Canine and feline histoplasmosis: clinical signs, diagnostic methods and treatment

Authors

  • G. E. Martínez Cepeda
  • A. P. Revelo Ruales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24215/15142590e007

Keywords:

Histoplasma spp., zoonosis, signology, diagnosis, treatment

Abstract

Histoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease affecting a wide variety of animals caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, a dimorphic fungus endemic in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of America and Africa. Soil with abundant organic material, bird droppings and bat guano, constitutes the ecological niche of this microorganism. In this literature review the issue of canine and feline histoplasmosis is addressed, referring mainly to direct and indirect diagnostic methods employed for identification. Clinical manifestations characteristic of each stage of the disease and their treatments are described; also, a diagnostic algorithm is presented.

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Published

2017-06-23

How to Cite

Martínez Cepeda, G. E., & Revelo Ruales, A. P. (2017). Canine and feline histoplasmosis: clinical signs, diagnostic methods and treatment. Analecta Veterinary, 37(1), 007. https://doi.org/10.24215/15142590e007

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Review articles

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