Mycotic keratitis in a horse caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. The first reported case in Finland.
The first identified Finnish case of equine mycotic keratitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus is described. The clinical picture, the sampling method, the macro- and micromorphology of the causative fungus and the therapy applied are reported in detail. Therapy with natamycin (Pimafucin 2.5% eyedrops. Gist-Brocades) was successful.
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National Veterinary Institute, Regional Laboratory, Oulu, Finland.
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D000818:Animals; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005387:Finland; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D006736:Horses; D007634:Keratitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*