Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin nodules from Alternaria infectoria fungus in a cat
By Roosje, P J et al.·Published in Mycoses·1993·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Phaeohyphomycosis in a cat caused by Alternaria infectoria E. G. Simmons.
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Plain-English summary
A cat was diagnosed with a rare skin infection called phaeohyphomycosis, caused by a fungus known as Alternaria infectoria. The owner noticed several lumps on the cat's skin, which led to the vet identifying the infection. The cat was treated with a medication called itraconazole, which is often used for fungal infections. After starting treatment, the cat's condition improved.
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Abstract
The first case of phaeohyphomycosis in a cat caused by Alternaria infectoria E. G. Simmons is reported. A. infectoria was isolated from several cutaneous nodules. Treatment of the cat with itraconazole is described.
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