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Cats with central nervous system cryptococcosis
Rodrigues, Rochana; Beretta, Jenifer Severo; Spanamberg, Andréia; Slaviero, Mônica; Ehlers, Luiza Presser; Sonne, Luciana.
Afiliação
  • Rodrigues, Rochana; Chatterie Cat Health Center Veterinary Clinic. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Beretta, Jenifer Severo; Ritter dos Reis University Center. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Spanamberg, Andréia; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de Veterinária. Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária. Setor de Micologia. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Slaviero, Mônica; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de Veterinária. Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária. Setor de Patologia Veterinária. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Ehlers, Luiza Presser; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de Veterinária. Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária. Setor de Patologia Veterinária. Porto Alegre. BR
  • Sonne, Luciana; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Faculdade de Veterinária. Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária. Setor de Patologia Veterinária. Porto Alegre. BR
Acta sci. vet. (Impr.) ; 48(suppl.1): Pub.537-4 jan. 2020. ilus
Article em En | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1458364
Biblioteca responsável: BR68.1
Localização: BR68.1
ABSTRACT

Background:

Cryptococcosis is a serious fungal infection contracted by humans and animals, and the most common systemic mycosis found in cats. This disease is often contracted through inhalation of fungal propagules. The Central Nervous System (CNS) may be infected through local extension (nasal and frontal sinuses) or via hematogenous route. Similarly to CNS bacterial infection, the clinical signs of neurological dysfunction may be attributed to mass effect (gelatinous mass of fungal microorganisms and fungal granuloma formation) or to a more disseminated inflammatory response to invading microorganisms. The objective of this study is to report one case of a patient with cryptococcal granulomas in the central nervous system and one case of a patient with neurological signs associated to a cryptococcosis. Cases Case 1. A 3-year-old male mixed breed feline was admitted to a veterinary clinic, located in Porto Alegre, RS, Southern Brazil. The patient presented unsourced behavioral changes, vestibular ataxia and dysphagia caused by inability of coordination. The following tests were performed complete blood count test, biochemical analysis, computed tomography scan (CT scan), fluid analysis, radiography and toxoplasmosis test. The following medicine were administrated for treatment fluconazole, dexamethasone, mannitol, phenobarbital and levetiracetam. Fluid therapy was also part of the treatment. Immediately after death, the cat was submitted for necropsy, and a fungal granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis was diagnosed. Cryptococcus sp. was identified as the causal agent through pathological findings, fungal culture and PCR analysis. Case 2. One year later, another feline was admitted to the same clinic (a 2-year-old female mixed breed) presenting hypersalivation, tremors and excessive vocalization. The patient had contact with the deceased feline. The following tests were performed complete blood count...
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: VETINDEX Idioma: En Revista: Acta sci. vet. (Impr.) / Acta sci. vet. (Online) Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: VETINDEX Idioma: En Revista: Acta sci. vet. (Impr.) / Acta sci. vet. (Online) Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Article