Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Topical povidone-iodine dressings treat fungal nose infection in dogs
By Moore, A Hotston·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2003·Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of topical povidone-iodine dressings in the management of mycotic rhinitis in three dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs suffering from a fungal infection in their noses (mycotic rhinitis) were treated with a special dressing that releases povidone-iodine, a common antiseptic. These dogs had not improved with other treatments, and one even had the infection spreading to nearby tissues and bones. The veterinarian performed surgery to access the affected areas and applied the dressing, changing it every few days until the tissue healed properly. All three dogs showed no signs of the infection returning for up to 20 months after their treatment.
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Abstract
Three dogs with mycotic rhinitis were treated with a proprietary wound dressing product intended to produce a sustained release of povidone-iodine. All of the dogs had been refractory to other treatments. One dog had extensive soft tissue involvement, including extension into the orbital tissues, and another had evidence of involvement of the supporting bones of the nose. In all cases, the affected nasal cavity and/or frontal sinus was exposed via a dorsal approach and partial turbinectomy was performed. The wound dressing was applied and retained with a 'tie-over' dressing. The dressing was replaced every 48 to 72 hours until all exposed tissue was covered by healthy granulation tissue, at which time the rhinotomy was closed by soft tissue reconstruction. There was no evidence of recurrence of the fungal infection at follow-up times of up to 20 months postsurgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12866932/