Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Successful blastomycosis treatment in 7-year-old female golden
By Needles, Rachael K·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2017·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of blastomycosis in a 7-year-old, female golden retriever dog on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female golden retriever was brought in with a two-week history of coughing and not wanting to eat. After a thorough examination and tests, the vet diagnosed her with blastomycosis, a fungal infection. She was treated with a two-month course of itraconazole, along with other medications to help her appetite and manage her symptoms. Fortunately, she responded well to the treatment and made a full recovery.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old female golden retriever dog was presented with a 2-week history of coughing and inappetence. Examination, radiographs, and blood analysis showed classic evidence of blastomycosis, confirmed with the MVista EIA urine antigen test. A 2-month course of itraconazole and a course of mirtazapine, meloxicam, furosemide, and tetracycline resulted in a successful outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28588338/