Feline cryptococcosis in Malaysia: a first report


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Habibah A., . and A. R. Mutalib, . and M. Hair Bejo, . and Heng H. G., . Feline cryptococcosis in Malaysia: a first report. pp. 35-38. ISSN 9128-2506

Abstract

Cryptococcosis was diagnosed in a Domestic Shorthair cat showing upper respiratory signs of sneezing stertorous bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharges and swelling over the frontal area and nasal bridge. The diagnosis was made based on cytology culture and histopathology. Treatment with itraconazole was unsuccessful because of poor client compliance. To our knowledge this is the first report of cryptococcosis in cats in Malaysia.


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Abstract

Cryptococcosis was diagnosed in a Domestic Shorthair cat showing upper respiratory signs of sneezing stertorous bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharges and swelling over the frontal area and nasal bridge. The diagnosis was made based on cytology culture and histopathology. Treatment with itraconazole was unsuccessful because of poor client compliance. To our knowledge this is the first report of cryptococcosis in cats in Malaysia.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Cats
AGROVOC Term: Diagnosis
AGROVOC Term: Cytology
AGROVOC Term: Histopathology
AGROVOC Term: Cryptococcosis
AGROVOC Term: Cryptococcus neoformans
AGROVOC Term: Lesions
AGROVOC Term: Histoplasma
AGROVOC Term: Antigens
AGROVOC Term: Benzimidazoles
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8486

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