Canine rhinitis caused by an uncommonly-diagnosed fungus, Scedosporium apiospermum

Publication date: Available online 8 August 2018Source: Medical Mycology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Christopher Smith, Lucy Woolford, Jessica Talbot, Ken C Lee, Paul CrockerAbstractA 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.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - August 8, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research