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  3. Successful Treatment Of Candida Albicans-induced Fungal Cystitis In A Dog Using Caspofungin: A Case Report.
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  3. Successful Treatment Of Candida Albicans-induced Fungal Cystitis In A Dog Using Caspofungin: A Case Report.

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Successful treatment of Candida albicans-induced fungal cystitis in a dog using caspofungin: a case report.

Sei-Myoung Han1

  • 1Department of Animal Health and Welfare, College of Health and Biotechnology, Semyung University, Jecheon, South Korea.

Veterinary Research Forum : an International Quarterly Journal
|September 16, 2024

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Summary
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Caspofungin effectively treated fungal cystitis caused by Candida albicans in a dog, even when azole antifungals failed. This case highlights caspofungin as a potential treatment for resistant fungal infections in veterinary medicine.

Keywords:
Anti-fungal drugsAzole-resistant candidiasisCandida albicansCaspofunginFungal cystitis

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Mycology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Canine fungal cystitis is a rare condition often caused by Candida species.
  • Azole antifungals are typically the first line of treatment for fungal infections.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old poodle diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis later developed fungal cystitis with Candida albicans.
  • Initial treatment with itraconazole and subsequent treatment with fluconazole were ineffective in clearing fungal balls from the bladder.

Findings:

  • A 7-year-old poodle was successfully treated for fungal cystitis with caspofungin (1.00 mg/kg once daily for three days) after azole therapy failed.
  • The fungal balls in the bladder disappeared, and the patient showed no recurrence of symptoms for 17 months.

Implications:

  • Caspofungin may be a viable treatment option for azole-resistant Candida infections in dogs.
  • Further research is needed to establish optimal dosing and evaluate potential side effects of caspofungin in veterinary medicine.