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Nasal Mycoses: Aspergillosis

Mary Walcott Small Animal Medicine English 11 cards

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  1. 1AspergillosisOpportunistic saprophytic fungi, ubiquitous in environment
  2. 2What factors predispose to infection?- Poor cell-mediated immunity
    - Trauma
    - Indivi susceptibility
  3. 3What are the 2 forms of infection?Sinonasal form > disseminated form
  4. 4Who are most affected?Young male dogs
  5. 5What CS can I see?- Depigmentation & ulceration on nasal planum *
    - Sneezing or epistaxis
    - Mucoid/ mucopurulent nasal discharge that maybe uni/ bilateral
  6. 6What are some differentials?- Oral disease
    - Foreign body
    - Nasal neoplasia
    - Idiopathic rhinitis
  7. 7How can I diagnose?- Cytology/ histopath: biopsies blindly or by rhinoscopy
    - Aspergillus titer: AGID, complement fixation & ELISA
    - Culture
    - Imaging: x-ray, CT, MRI
  8. 8What can I see on X-ray?- Destruction of turbinates
    - Increase soft tissue opacity in nasal cavity/ frontal sinuses
  9. 9What can I see on Rhinoscopy?Fungal Plaques
  10. 10What can I see on MRI & CT?Bony destruction & fluid accumulation
  11. 11What can I use to treat?- Ketoconazole
    - Thiabendazole
    - Enilconazole
    - Fluconazole
    - Clotrimazole

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