Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with weight loss and trouble breathing - how we treated
By Cornick, J L·Published in The Cornell veterinarian·1990·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary histoplasmosis in a horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Trakehner filly was diagnosed with pulmonary histoplasmosis, a fungal infection affecting the lungs. She showed signs of weight loss, occasional fever, trouble breathing, and low energy. The diagnosis was confirmed through X-rays and tests of her lung fluid. After receiving intravenous treatment with a medication called Amphotericin-B for five weeks, she fully recovered and was able to return to her normal activities.
Abstract
A 2-year-old Trakehner filly with pulmonary histoplasmosis is presented. Clinical signs included weight loss, intermittent fever, dyspnea and depression. Diagnosis was based on thoracic radiography, transtracheal wash cytology and lung aspirate cytology. A 5-week regimen of Amphotercin-B administered intravenously resulted in clinical recovery and return of the animal to normal activity. A brief review of histoplasmosis in man and animal is included.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2293566/