Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal fungal granuloma in a cat treated successfully
By Sharman, Mellora J et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical resolution of a nasal granuloma caused by Trichosporon loubieri.
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Plain-English summary
A cat was diagnosed with a nasal granuloma, which is a growth caused by a fungal infection from Trichosporon loubieri. This type of infection can lead to breathing problems and discomfort for the cat. The good news is that this case marks the first successful treatment of a nasal granuloma caused by this fungus in a cat. With appropriate treatment, the cat's condition improved, and the granuloma resolved.
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Abstract
The current report describes the diagnosis of a nasopharyngeal granuloma due to a fungal infection by Trichosporon loubieri. This is the first report of successful treatment of nasal granuloma formation caused by Trichosporon species infection in a cat.
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