Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ferret with nasal swelling cured of cryptococcosis after surgery
By Malik, R et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2000·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of invasive nasal cryptococcosis in a ferret.
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old albino ferret was brought in with swelling on the nose and was diagnosed with a serious fungal infection called cryptococcosis. The vet confirmed the diagnosis through tests and cultures. To treat the infection, the ferret underwent surgery to remove part of the affected area and was given a medication called itraconazole for several weeks. Thanks to this treatment, the ferret recovered well and showed improvement.
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Abstract
Invasive cryptococcal rhinitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans var gattii was diagnosed in a castrated, 5-year-old, albino ferret with subcutaneous swelling of the nasal bridge. The diagnosis was based on histology, needle aspirate cytology and positive culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar and birdseed agar. The ferret was successfully treated using a long course of itraconazole (25 to 33 mg orally once daily with food) subsequent to surgical debulking of the lesion, using sequential cryptococcal antigen titre determinations to guide therapy.
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