Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline histoplasmosis skin and breathing signs in Brazil cases
By Brilhante, Raimunda Sâmia Nogueira et al.·Published in Mycopathologia·2012·Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Feline histoplasmosis in Brazil: clinical and laboratory aspects and a comparative approach of published reports.
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Plain-English summary
Three cats in Brazil were diagnosed with histoplasmosis, a fungal infection that caused skin lesions and breathing problems. The veterinarians identified the specific fungus responsible and found that it was sensitive to antifungal medications. Although histoplasmosis is rare in cats, this study highlights the need for better diagnosis and treatment options in areas where the disease is more common. With appropriate antifungal treatment, these cats had a chance for recovery.
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Abstract
The present study described clinical and epidemiological aspects of three cases of feline histoplasmosis and compared them to previously described cases. A detailed mycological identification and antifungal susceptibility profile of each isolate are presented. Secondarily, a serological survey for anti-Histoplasma antibodies was performed with domestic and wild cats. Diseased animals presented nodular to ulcerated skin lesions and respiratory disorders as main clinical signs. H. capsulatum var. capsulatum was isolated and the strains showed to be susceptible to antifungal drugs. Considering that feline histoplasmosis is uncommonly observed in veterinary clinics, diagnosis, and clinical management in endemic areas should be improved.
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