Keratomycosis in a dog treated with topical 1% voriconazole solution.
A 2-year-old Jack Russell Terrier was presented for treatment of a worsening corneal ulcer and keratomalacia following removal of a vegetative foreign body. The keratomalacia responded to topical gentamicin therapy; however, the eye became suddenly painful and at examination two areas of increased opacity had developed. Fungal keratitis was demonstrated by corneal scrape showing branching, septate fungal hyphae. Treatment with 1% voriconazole was effective in resolving the keratomycosis.
Grundon
Rachael A
RA
Animal Eye Care, 181 Darling Road, East Malvern, Victoria 3145, Australia. vetrg@aol.com
O'Reilly
Anu
A
Muhlnickel
Carl
C
Hardman
Chloe
C
Stanley
Robin G
RG
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011743:Pyrimidines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014230:Triazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D065819:Voriconazole
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D011743:Pyrimidines; D014230:Triazoles; D065819:Voriconazole