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Christiane Weingart1, Antina Lübke-Becker, Barbara Kohn
1Klinik und Poliklinik für kleine Haustiere, Fachbereich Veterinärmedizin, Freie Universität Berlin.
Berliner Und Munchener Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|March 25, 2010
Summary
A cat was diagnosed with sporotrichosis, a fungal infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii, originating from soil. Treatment with itraconazole proved successful for this feline mycosis.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Mycology
- Feline Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Sporothrix schenckii, a soil saprophyte, can cause subcutaneous and systemic mycosis in felines.
- Sporotrichosis is typically reported in tropical and subtropical regions.
- A case of sporotrichosis in a Domestic Shorthair cat from North America is presented.
Purpose:
- To describe the clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment of feline sporotrichosis.
- To report a case of sporotrichosis in a cat outside of typical endemic areas.
Summary:
- A four-year-old castrated male Domestic Shorthair cat presented with a chronic parapreputial wound.
- Cytological and mycological examinations confirmed sporotrichosis.
- The cat was successfully treated with itraconazole.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential for Sporothrix schenckii to cause disease in cats beyond tropical/subtropical zones.
- Provides a successful treatment protocol for feline sporotrichosis.
- Contributes to the understanding of feline mycosis and its geographic distribution.
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