Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Update on fungal respiratory disease in horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Stewart, Allison J & Cuming, Rosemary S
- Affiliation:
- J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Fungal respiratory disease is a rare occurrence in horses. Fungal organisms are ubiquitous in the equine environment; however, there is a geographic predisposition for disease development, with fungal respiratory infections seen more commonly by practitioners working in tropical or subtropical environments. Diagnosis and treatment of fungal respiratory infections pose a challenge for the equine practitioner, and the prognosis for complete resolution of infection is often guarded; however, new antifungal medications are likely to improve treatment success. This article summarizes the available literature regarding the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of equine fungal respiratory disease.
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