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Keratomycosis in five dogs.

Jessica C Nevile¹, Simon D Hurn², Andrew G Turner²

¹All Animal Eye Services, 5 Andrew St Mount Waverley, 3149, Vic, Australia. jnevile@allanimaleyes.com.

Veterinary Ophthalmology

|September 25, 2015

Summary

This study details five canine keratomycosis cases in Australia, highlighting varied clinical signs and predisposing factors. Diagnosis via corneal cytology and culture led to successful antifungal treatment, preserving vision in most dogs.

Keywords:

canine cornea eye keratomycosis mycotic keratitis voriconazole

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Ophthalmology
Mycology
Canine Infectious Diseases

Background:

Canine keratomycosis, a fungal infection of the cornea, can lead to vision impairment.
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for managing this condition in dogs.
Understanding predisposing factors aids in prevention and treatment strategies.

Observation:

Five cases of canine keratomycosis were treated at a veterinary ophthalmology practice.
Clinical presentations and predisposing factors varied among the affected dogs.
Corneal cytology and fungal culture were used for diagnosis.

Findings:

Corneal cytology confirmed fungal organisms in all five cases.
Aspergillus, Scedosporium, and Candida species were identified.
Treatment with voriconazole or itraconazole, and in some cases surgery, resulted in resolution of infection and vision preservation in four out of five dogs.

Implications:

This study underscores the importance of diagnostic tools like corneal cytology in identifying canine keratomycosis.
Effective antifungal therapies, including topical voriconazole and itraconazole, are available.
Surgical interventions like keratectomy and conjunctival grafting can be beneficial in complex cases.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are key to successful outcomes in canine fungal keratitis.