Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fungal urinary tract infections in the dog and cat: a retrospective study (2001-2004).
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Jin, Yipeng & Lin, Degui
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Science · China
Plain-English summary
A study looked at 35 pets, including 23 dogs and 12 cats, that had fungal urinary tract infections (UTIs) between 2001 and 2004. The pets showed signs like painful urination, blood in their urine, needing to urinate more often, not eating, feeling depressed, and having a fever. The most common fungus found was Candida albicans, and many of these pets also had other health issues, such as lower urinary tract diseases, diabetes, tumors, or kidney failure. Out of the animals treated with specific antifungal medications, 12 showed improvement and their infections resolved.
Abstract
Thirty-five animals (23 dogs, 12 cats) with fungal urinary tract infections (UTIs) were retrospectively studied. Dysuria, hematuria, increased frequency of micturition, anorexia, depression, and pyrexia were the most common clinical signs noted. Seven species of fungi were identified in the affected animals. Candida albicans was the most common isolate. Most animals diagnosed with fungal UTI also had other concurrent urinary tract or medical problems. Lower urinary tract diseases, diabetes mellitus, neoplasia, and renal failure were the most common concurrent or preceding diseases identified. Resolution of fungal UTI occurred in 12 animals that received specific antifungal treatment.
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