Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ocular histoplasmosis in a dog and cat - what to know
By Gwin, R M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1980·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multifocal ocular histoplasmosis in a dog and cat.
Plain-English summary
A dog and a cat both had eye problems due to a fungal infection called histoplasmosis. The dog showed signs of inflammation in the retina, while the cat had issues in the choroid, which is part of the eye. Both pets were diagnosed after a thorough examination, revealing the presence of the Histoplasma fungus. Treatment details weren't specified, but addressing the underlying infection is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
In two cases of naturally occurring disseminated histoplasmosis, multifocal inflammatory lesions were seen in the posterior segment of the eyes. Histologic examination of both animals revealed lesions of active choroiditis (cat) and retinitis (dog) in association with numerous Histoplasma capsulatum.
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