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Long-term results of nasal fungal infection treatment in dogs
By Schuller, Simone & Clercx, Cecile·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2007·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Long-term outcomes in dogs with sinonasal aspergillosis treated with intranasal infusions of enilconazole.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 27 dogs with sinonasal aspergillosis, a fungal infection affecting the nasal passages, were treated with intranasal infusions of a medication called enilconazole. After an average follow-up of about 38 months, half of the dogs remained symptom-free, while others experienced mild signs similar to chronic nasal inflammation. A few dogs did have relapses or reinfections within two to 36 months after initially recovering. Overall, the treatment was effective, leading to good long-term outcomes for most of the dogs.
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Abstract
Long-term outcomes (mean 38+/-17 months) were evaluated in 27 dogs with sinonasal aspergillosis after successful medical treatment using intranasal infusions of 1% or 2% enilconazole (1%, n=15; 2%, n=12). Long-term outcomes with both treatment protocols were good, with half of the dogs being asymptomatic throughout the follow-up period. The remaining dogs showed mild clinical signs compatible with chronic rhinitis/sinusitis. These clinical signs were interpreted as chronic lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis/sinusitis and episodes of bacterial rather than fungal infection. Three dogs had confirmed reinfection or relapse 2 to 36 months after clinical resolution.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17209083/