Canine and feline coccidioidomycosis: clinical findings, diagnosis and treatment

Authors

  • Galo Ernesto Martínez Cepeda CEDIVET
  • Paola Revelo Ruales, MVZ. Profesional Independiente

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24215/15142590e023

Keywords:

Coccidioides spp., coccidioidomycosis, diagnosis, treatment

Abstract

Coccidioidomycosis is an endemic disease of the arid zones of America. Two species of this genus have been identified: Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. The variety of susceptible species, including humans, makes its diagnosis highly relevant. This disease does not have a specific symptomatology that allows its identification. Both in dogs and cats, it may present as a mild pulmonary disease or as a disseminated multisystemic disease that can cause death. The diagnosis is based on the histopathological findings of microabscesses (fresh) in respiratory or other organs with identification of spherules containing endospores. However, because of the challenge of its diagnosis, especially in regions where it is not endemic, it is necessary to proceed with complementary tests such as culture and isolation, under the appropriate biosecurity conditions, and subsequent confirmation by molecular tests.

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2018-06-21

How to Cite

Martínez Cepeda, G. E., & Revelo Ruales, P. (2018). Canine and feline coccidioidomycosis: clinical findings, diagnosis and treatment. Analecta Veterinary, 38(1), 33–44. https://doi.org/10.24215/15142590e023

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