Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with mouth growth from widespread cryptococcosis infection
By Odom, T & Anderson, J G·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2000·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Proliferative gingival lesion in a cat with disseminated cryptococcosis.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Siamese cat was brought in with serious health issues, including oral lesions, breathing problems, and skin issues caused by a fungal infection called cryptococcosis. After starting antifungal treatment, the cat showed significant improvement within two months. The therapy helped clear up the oral lesions and other symptoms, leading to a much healthier cat.
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Abstract
A case of disseminated cryptococcosis with oral, pulmonary, and cutaneous manifestations is described in an eleven-year-old Siamese cat. Marked clinical improvement was noted 2-months following appropriate antifungal therapy. A review of disseminated cryptococcosis and the oral manifestations of fungal disease are provided.
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