Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline cryptococcosis symptoms and treatment outcomes
By Gerds-Grogan, S & Dayrell-Hart, B·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1997·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline cryptococcosis: a retrospective evaluation.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Nineteen cats were diagnosed with cryptococcosis, a fungal infection that can affect the whole body, including the brain and eyes. Most of these cats were male, and their symptoms varied, with some showing neurological or eye problems. Unfortunately, standard treatment with ketoconazole did not help those with central nervous system issues. This suggests that cryptococcosis can be more complicated in cats than previously thought, and pet owners should be aware of the potential for serious symptoms.
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Abstract
Cryptococcus neoformans causes the most common form of feline systemic fungal disease. Nineteen cats with cryptococcosis were seen at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania between April 1986 and May 1995. Compared to other studies, these 19 cases showed increased neurological and ophthalmological involvement. Males were affected more often than females. Season and environment appeared to influence time of onset or presentation to the hospital. Clinical pathology did not show typical changes. It is possible that the organism was present frequently in the urine but was mistaken for fat droplets. Treatment with ketoconazole was unrewarding in cases with central nervous system (CNS) involvement.
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