Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with eye infection from fungus - first case in Finland
By Aho, R et al.·Published in Acta veterinaria Scandinavica·1991·National Veterinary Institute·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mycotic keratitis in a horse caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. The first reported case in Finland.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A horse in Finland was diagnosed with a fungal eye infection called mycotic keratitis, which was caused by a type of fungus known as Aspergillus fumigatus. This is the first time this specific case has been reported in the country. The horse received treatment with natamycin, which is a type of eyedrop, and this treatment worked successfully to resolve the infection.
Abstract
The first identified Finnish case of equine mycotic keratitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus is described. The clinical picture, the sampling method, the macro- and micromorphology of the causative fungus and the therapy applied are reported in detail. Therapy with natamycin (Pimafucin 2.5% eyedrops. Gist-Brocades) was successful.
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