Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Phycomycosis caused by Basidiobolus haptosporus in two horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Owens, W R et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this case, two horses were diagnosed with a fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus haptosporus, which led to a fast-growing ulcer on the underside of their bodies. The examination of the affected tissue showed a mix of yellow material, inflammatory cells, and fungal structures, which helped confirm the diagnosis. Both horses underwent surgery and received potassium iodide as treatment. Fortunately, this treatment was successful for both horses, and they recovered well.
Abstract
Basidiobolus haptosporus was isolated from a horse with a rapidly progressive ulcerative lesion of the ventral midline. The pathologic findings of an irregular line of yellow material composed of hyphae, eosinophils, and granulomatous inflammation between the superficial edematous tissue and the underlying muscle, and hyphae in tissue sections intimately surrounded by granular eosinophilic cuffs were considered diagnostic for this and one other case diagnosed retrospectively. Both horses were successfully treated by surgery and potassium iodide.
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