Cutaneous cryptococcosis in three cats

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1985 Jul 15;187(2):169-70.

Abstract

Cutaneous cryptococcosis was diagnosed in 3 cats. No other organ involvement was found. One cat has remained healthy after surgical excision of the cryptococcal skin lesion. One cat was euthanatized after diagnosis. The third cat was treated successfully with a 5-month course of ketoconazole.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cat Diseases / surgery
  • Cats
  • Cryptococcosis / diagnosis
  • Cryptococcosis / surgery
  • Cryptococcosis / veterinary*
  • Cryptococcus neoformans / isolation & purification
  • Dermatomycoses / diagnosis
  • Dermatomycoses / surgery
  • Dermatomycoses / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Skin / microbiology