Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of Stephanoascus ciferrii yeast in cat ear infection
By Gomes, Angelita dos Reis et al.·Published in Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]·2014·Laborató, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First isolation of the Stephanoascus ciferrii in feline otitis in Brazil.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat in Brazil was diagnosed with an ear infection caused by a rare yeast called Stephanoascus ciferrii. This type of infection is unusual in cats, and this case marks the first time this yeast has been identified in feline ear infections in the country. The infection was confirmed using a specialized testing system. Treatment details were not provided, but it's important for pet owners to be aware that ear infections can sometimes be caused by uncommon organisms like this yeast.
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Abstract
Ear infections in cats are uncommon, especially involving yeasts. This report describes the first isolation of the Stephanoascus ciferrii, teleomorph of the Candida genus, in a case of feline otitis in Brazil. The identification and characterization of Stephanoascus ciferrii were confirmed by the Vitek2 System (BioMerieux ®).
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