Canine rhinitis caused by an uncommonly-diagnosed fungus, Scedosporium apiospermum
2018
Christopher G. Smith | Lucy Woolford | Jessica J. Talbot | Ken C. Lee | Paul Crocker
A Golden Retriever cross was presented with a four week history of violent sneezing and licking at the nasal planum. Nasal mycosis was diagnosed and Aspergillus sp. presumed the causative agent, until culture, PCR and DNA sequencing showed that Scedosporium apiospermum, an uncommonly diagnosed, yet emerging, fungal pathogen, was the agent responsible. Debridement of the fungal plaques and systemic itraconazole therapy resulted in complete resolution of clinical disease. We discuss the current literature on S. apiospermum, review its clinical significance and question the validity of its ‘complex’ taxonomy. Keywords: Scedosporium, Scedosporiosis, Rhinitis, Complex, Systemic therapy, Taxonomy
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