Cutaneous blastomycosis in a horse. (8th April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Funiciello, B.; Scandella, M.; Roccabianca, P.; Caniatti, M.; Martino, P. A.; Malalana, F.; Knottenbelt, D. C.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 26:Number 9(2014:Sep.)
• Page Start: 458
• Page End: 463
• Publication Date: 2014-04-08
• Subjects: Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12173
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>This report describes the case of a horse presented with cutaneous lesions caused by <italic>Blastomyces dermatitidis</italic> in the absence of signs of other organ involvement. Diagnosis was achieved through cytology, histopathology and culture. Surgical debulking associated with systemic therapy with oral fluconazole resulted in significant remission; however, recurrence occurred following presumed early cessation of treatment.</p> </abstract>