Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fungal sinus and nose infection in a dog with nosebleeds
By Bruskiewicz, Kristine & Crawford-Jakubiak, Martin·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Sage Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pseudallescheria boydii species complex fungal rhinitis and sinusitis in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old male Australian shepherd mix was brought to the vet after experiencing intermittent nosebleeds on one side for three months. The diagnosis revealed a rare fungal infection in his nasal passages and sinuses caused by Pseudallescheria boydii. Fortunately, the dog responded well to treatment with a topical antifungal medication called clotrimazole, which helped resolve the issue.
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Abstract
A 9 yr old male castrated Australian shepherd mixed-breed dog with a 3 mo history of intermittent unilateral epistaxis was diagnosed with Pseudallescheria boydii species complex fungal rhinitis and sinusitis. This fungal organism is a rare cause of disease in dogs and an emerging human pathogen. The dog was successfully treated with topical clotrimazole.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21852515/