Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with deep skin fungal infection cured after immune drug tapering
By Swift, I M et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2006·Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of disseminated cutaneous phaeohyphomycosis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old male Whippet developed deep, ulcerative skin sores while being treated with immunosuppressive medications for a blood condition. The sores were found to be caused by a fungal infection called phaeohyphomycosis. The dog was treated with antifungal medications and gradually reduced the immunosuppressants, leading to a full recovery. This case highlights a successful approach to treating this rare skin infection in dogs.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old castrated male Whippet developed deep ulcerative skin lesions whilst receiving immunosuppressive doses of prednisolone and cyclosporine for the treatment of immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia. The lesions were determined to be a phaeohyphomycosis, caused by Curvularia lunata. The dog was treated with a combination of systemic antifungals and weaning off immunosuppressants and made a complete recovery. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first case report of the successful treatment of disseminated cutaneous phaeohyphomycosis in a dog.
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