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Cryptococcosis in a dog.

J A Coetzer, G d Imes, C Irvine-Smith

    Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
    |March 1, 1976
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    A fatal systemic Cryptococcus neoformans infection in a dog

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Canine Pathology

    Background:

    • Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic fungal infection.
    • Systemic infections can affect multiple organs, including the central nervous system.
    • Domestic animals are susceptible to Cryptococcus neoformans.

    Observation:

    • A case of fatal systemic Cryptococcus neoformans infection in a dog is reported.
    • The infection involved the central nervous system.
    • Concurrent infection of the brain and spleen by an unidentified filamentous fungus was noted.

    Findings:

    • Cryptococcus neoformans was identified as the causative agent of systemic infection.
    • The unidentified fungus resembled Paecilomyces spp.
    • The central nervous system was significantly affected, leading to fatality.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential severity of Cryptococcus neoformans infections in dogs.
    • The presence of a concurrent unidentified fungal infection presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
    • Further research into fungal pathogens affecting domestic animals is warranted.