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Cutaneous cryptococcosis in three cats.

L Medleau, E J Hall, M H Goldschmidt

    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
    |July 15, 1985
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    Cutaneous cryptococcosis in cats can be treated successfully. Surgical excision or antifungal medication like ketoconazole offers effective treatment options for feline skin lesions caused by Cryptococcus.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Dermatology
    • Mycology
    • Feline Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection that can affect animals.
    • Cutaneous manifestations are less common than systemic forms.
    • Diagnosis in cats often requires differentiating from other skin conditions.

    Observation:

    • Three cats presented with isolated skin lesions due to Cryptococcus neoformans.
    • No evidence of systemic or internal organ involvement was detected in these cases.
    • Clinical signs included localized skin lesions requiring veterinary intervention.

    Findings:

    • Surgical excision of the skin lesion resulted in a full recovery for one cat.
    • One cat was euthanatized due to the severity or progression of the disease.

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  • A 5-month course of oral ketoconazole led to successful treatment in the third cat.

    • Implications:

    • This highlights the potential for successful management of feline cutaneous cryptococcosis.
    • It suggests that localized disease may have a better prognosis than disseminated forms.
    • Treatment strategies can include surgical intervention or systemic antifungal therapy, offering options for feline patients.