title: Rare Cryptococus gattii infection in an immunocompetent dairy goat following a cesarean section.
abstract: A 5-year-old dairy goat was presented seven weeks post cesarean section for incomplete healing of the incision site. Cytology revealed cryptococcal organisms that were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control as Cryptococcus gattii type VGIIa. Most cryptococcomas were surgically removed, but some penetrated deep in to the muscular layers and likely into peritoneum. The goat was treated daily with oral fluconazole for 6 months, and had a normal life for almost 2 years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, 158 Magruder Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
authors.forename: Aurora
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Villarroel
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, 158 Magruder Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
authors.forename: Tessa R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Maggiulli
keywords: Cryptococcus gatii; Fluconazole; Goat; Immunocompetent; Skin