[2 cases of cryptococcosis in cats].
In two cats, a Persian and a D.S.H. cat, cutaneous Cryptococcosis is described. No signs of involvement of other organ systems nor underlying causes were established. One cat seemed refractory to ketoconazole-therapy. In both cats the skin lesions disappeared within 2-3 months itraconazole treatment. Latex agglutination tests against Cryptococci capsula antigen were performed and stayed longtime elevated while clinical lesions were not present anymore. The test may give an indication about prognosis.
Tjalsma
E J
EJ
Dierenkliniek Emmeloord.
D000818:Animals; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000946:Antigens, Fungal / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D002415:Cats; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D000946:Antigens, Fungal; D017964:Itraconazole