Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Persian cat with fungal skin nodules treated with griseofulvin
By Nobre, Márcia de Oliveira et al.·Published in Revista iberoamericana de micologia·2010·rias/Hospital Veteriná, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disease progression of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female Persian cat was brought in for skin problems, including hair loss, scaling, and painful nodules on her body, especially near the tail. After tests, the vet diagnosed her with a fungal infection called dermatophytic pseudomycetoma. The cat was treated with an antifungal medication (griseofulvin) and underwent surgery to remove the nodules. Initially, the treatment seemed to work, but unfortunately, the lesions returned and worsened, ultimately leading to the cat's death.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dermatophytic pseudomycetoma is a subcutaneous fungal infection by Microsporum canis. AIMS: This work describes a case of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat. PATIENT AND METHODS: A 3-year old female Persian cat showing alopecia, scaling and ulcerated nodules throughout the body, with presence of ulcerated nodules with yellow granular discharges on the dorsum, close to the tail. Mycological and histopathological examinations were realized. RESULTS: Diagnosis of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma was established. The cat was treated with griseofulvin, and surgical excision was carried out. Response to therapy was effective during the first months, during which a reduction in nodule frequency was observed. However, despite maintaining the therapy levels, the lesions relapsed and progressed to the point of causing the animal's death. CONCLUSION: The clinic evolution showed the progressive and recurrent character of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma.
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