Fungal urinary tract infections in the dog and cat: a retrospective study (2001-2004).
Thirty-five animals (23 dogs, 12 cats) with fungal urinary tract infections (UTIs) were retrospectively studied. Dysuria, hematuria, increased frequency of micturition, anorexia, depression, and pyrexia were the most common clinical signs noted. Seven species of fungi were identified in the affected animals. Candida albicans was the most common isolate. Most animals diagnosed with fungal UTI also had other concurrent urinary tract or medical problems. Lower urinary tract diseases, diabetes mellitus, neoplasia, and renal failure were the most common concurrent or preceding diseases identified. Resolution of fungal UTI occurred in 12 animals that received specific antifungal treatment.
Jin
Yipeng
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Department of Clinical Science, Veterinary College of China Agricultural University, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China.
Lin
Degui
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D000818:Animals; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D041022:Candida tropicalis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000652:urine / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000652:urine; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000652:urine; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000652:urine / Q000662:veterinary*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole