Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with brain and lung infection from Cryptococcus fungus
By A.S. Siviero et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2023·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Meningoencephalomyelitis and pneumonia caused by Cryptococcus spp. in a cat - case report
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat was brought in showing neurological signs and breathing problems due to a serious fungal infection called cryptococcosis. This infection can be caused by inhaling spores from the environment and can affect various parts of the body, including the brain and lungs. Treatment for this condition requires a long-term commitment, and while the prognosis can be uncertain, it is crucial for pet owners to consider this infection if their cat shows similar symptoms.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Cryptococcosis is an important systemic mycosis with worldwide distribution that affects men and also domestic and wild animals. The infection is acquired by inhalation of the fungus or basidiospores present in the environment and may manifest as localized nasal or ocular injury, pulmonary illness or, less commonly, as meningoencephalomyelitis. Long-term treatment is necessary, and the prognosis is reserved. This paper aims to report a case of invasive cryptococcosis in a domestic cat that was presented with neurological signs. It is intended to emphasize the systemic nature of the infection and its possible routes of infection, reinforcing the importance of investigating this disease as a differential diagnosis of clinical manifestations with neurological involvement in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-12947