Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ocular changes in a cat with disseminated blastomycosis.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Nasisse, M P et al.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because it was having trouble breathing. During the examination, the vet noticed changes in the cat's eyes and other signs that suggested a serious fungal infection affecting the whole body. Unfortunately, despite treatment with antifungal medication, the cat passed away. Further testing showed that the fungus, Blastomyces dermatitidis, was present in multiple organs, including the eyes, brain, and lungs, and the damage was more extensive than what is usually seen in dogs with the same infection. The treatment did not work, and the cat did not survive.
Abstract
A domestic shorthair cat examined because of dyspnea was found to have ophthalmoscopic and radiographic changes suggestive of systemic mycosis. The cat died despite antifungal therapy. Histologic examination revealed Blastomyces dermatitidis in the eyes, brain, lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, and adrenal glands. The pathologic changes were similar, but more widespread than those typically seen with canine blastomycosis.
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