Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Alternaria species infection in nine domestic cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Dye, Charlotte et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A case series of nine domestic cats with culture-confirmed Alternaria species infection is presented, with conclusions drawn regarding signalment, clinical signs, treatment and outcome. Middle aged neutered males were over-represented and all presented with cutaneous lesions involving the extremities (nose, pinnae and digits). Lesions were mainly slow-growing, poorly circumscribed nodules or plaques but some also presented as non-healing wounds. A combination of surgical excision with adjunctive medical therapy appeared to be the most successful treatment option but long courses of medical therapy were generally required and recurrence was common.
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