Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fatal systemic fungal infection by Cladophialophora bantiana in a cat
By Elies, L et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2003·UP d'Histologie et d'Anatomie Pathologique, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fatal systemic phaeohyphomycosis in a cat due to Cladophialophora bantiana.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old cat was diagnosed with a serious fungal infection called phaeohyphomycosis, caused by a fungus known as Cladophialophora bantiana. This infection was identified through tissue samples, but unfortunately, it was widespread and led to the cat's death. The exact source of the infection remains unclear, and there were no signs of a weakened immune system in the cat. This case is notable as it is the first reported instance of this particular fungal infection in cats in Europe.
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Abstract
We report a case of fatal systemic mycosis in a 9-year-old cat. Diagnosis of phaeohyphomycosis was made by histology. Morphological and molecular identification of the fungus isolated from the lesions yielded the species Cladophialophora bantiana. This species is well known to be a neurotropic fungus causing cerebral pyogranulomatous lesions in humans. In this case, the lesions were widespread, distributed without the involvement of central nervous system. The origin of systemic manifestation is still unknown and no evidence of immunosuppression was found. It is the first feline case of C. bantiana infection reported in Europe.
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