title: Keratomycosis in five dogs.
abstract: Five cases of canine keratomycosis were diagnosed and treated at a private Veterinary Ophthalmology Practice in Melbourne, Australia. Clinical presentations varied between dogs. Predisposing factors were identified in 4 of 5 cases. Diagnostic modalities utilized were corneal cytology and fungal culture. Corneal cytology confirmed the presence of fungal organisms in all five cases. Aspergillus, Scedosporium, and Candida were cultured from three cases, respectively. Specific antifungal treatment included 1% voriconazole solution or 1% itraconazole ointment. Keratectomy and conjunctival grafting surgery was performed in two patients. Resolution of infection and preservation of vision were achieved in 4 of 5 patients.
authors.affiliation: All Animal Eye Services, 5 Andrew St Mount Waverley, 3149, Vic, Australia. jnevile@allanimaleyes.com.
authors.forename: Jessica C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Nevile
authors.affiliation: All Animal Eye Services, 5 Andrew St Mount Waverley, 3149, Vic, Australia.
authors.forename: Simon D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Hurn
authors.affiliation: All Animal Eye Services, 5 Andrew St Mount Waverley, 3149, Vic, Australia.
authors.forename: Andrew G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Turner
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001315:Australia; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D004285:Dogs; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007634:Keratitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D065819:Voriconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D065819:Voriconazole
keywords: canine; cornea; eye; keratomycosis; mycotic keratitis; voriconazole