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[Canine lymphadenitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. First case in Chile].
Pamela Thomson1, Gabriel Miranda, Víctor Silva
1Programa de Microbiología y Micología, ICBM, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Independencia 1027, Santiago, Chile.
Revista Iberoamericana De Micologia
|March 29, 2007
Summary
This study details the first canine cryptococcosis case in Chile, caused by Cryptococcus neoformans affecting lymph nodes. Treatment with ketoconazole led to a full recovery, with no recurrence two years later.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection that can affect animals and humans.
- Canine cryptococcosis is rare, with limited case reports globally.
Observation:
- A Rottweiler dog in Chile presented with generalized lymphadenomegaly affecting multiple lymph nodes.
- Biopsies confirmed the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans in affected lymph node tissue.
Findings:
- The canine patient was successfully treated with oral ketoconazole over six months.
- The dog showed complete clinical improvement and remained infection-free two years post-treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for Cryptococcus neoformans to cause lymphadenomegaly in dogs in Chile.
- Effective antifungal treatment protocols can lead to favorable outcomes in canine cryptococcosis.
- Further surveillance for fungal infections in veterinary patients is warranted.
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