Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Keratitis due to Histoplasma spp. in a horse.
- Journal:
- Veterinary ophthalmology
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Richter, Marianne et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animals
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
A 5-year-old Holsteiner gelding from Germany was presented 2 months after a whitish discoloration of the left cornea was observed. Cytologic examination revealed intra- and extracellular globular structures, up to 4 micro m in size, consisting of a central spherical deeply basophilic body surrounded by an unstained halo. The structures were morphologically consistent with Histoplasma spp. Infection with Histoplasma organisms is not endemic in Europe. Topical use of fluconazole was successful in eliminating Histoplasma organisms within 10 days of initiation of treatment.
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