Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal fungal infection causing sneezing in two dogs in New Zealand
By Bowles, D B & Fry, D R·Published in New Zealand veterinary journal·2009·Veterinary Specialist Group·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nasal cryptococcosis in two dogs in New Zealand.
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Plain-English summary
Two young large-breed female dogs in New Zealand were brought to the vet because they suddenly started sneezing and had nasal discharge. One dog also had a nosebleed and facial deformity. After examining them, the vet found signs of a fungal infection called Cryptococcus in their noses, which was confirmed through biopsies and cultures. The dogs were diagnosed with chronic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages) caused by different types of the Cryptococcus fungus. Treatment details weren't specified, but addressing the infection is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
CASE HISTORY: Two young, large-breed female dogs were presented with an acute onset of sneezing and nasal discharge. One patient had concurrent epistaxis and facial deformity. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Decreased airflow was noted through the left nostril in Case 1, while Case 2 showed facial deformity. Nasal radiographs from Case 1 showed a soft tissue opacity in the left nasal cavity and frontal sinus. Rhinoscopy revealed roughened, erythematous nasal turbinates in both patients, and a mass in the left caudal nasal cavity of Case 1. Cryptococcus spp. were demonstrated histopathologically on a nasal biopsy. Tissue culture and serum antigen titres were positive for Cryptococcus spp. DIAGNOSIS: Chronic rhinitis secondary to Cryptococcus gattii infection in Case 1, and Cryptococcus neoformans infection in Case 2. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: These are the first reported cases of Cryptococcus spp. rhinitis in dogs in New Zealand.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19252544/