Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis in a dog and a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1979
- Authors:
- Wolf, A M
Plain-English summary
A dog and a cat were diagnosed with a skin infection caused by a fungus called coccidioidomycosis, which is usually found in certain areas of the United States. They were brought in for examination due to swollen lymph nodes and inflammation in their lymphatic system, which were linked to skin wounds. This type of coccidioidomycosis is considered mild and tends to resolve on its own, and the diagnosis was made based on their medical history, physical exams, and blood tests. Both pets are expected to recover without needing extensive treatment.
Abstract
Primary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis was diagnosed in a dog and a cat examined because of lymphangitis and lymphadenitis associated with skin wounds. This benign and self-limiting form of disease was distinguished from the skin lesions associated with systemic coccidioidomycosis by means of historic, physical, and serologic criteria established in human medicine.
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