Canine blastomycosis: a review of 47 clinical cases
Legendre, A.M.; Walker, M.; Buyukmihci, N.; Stevens, R.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 178(11): 1163-1168
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 7275754 Document Number: 169457
In a limited retrospective survey, canine blastomycosis was found to be a disease affecting predominantly young, male dogs of the larger breeds. The clinical signs are usually related to weight loss and to respiratory and ocular problems. The gel precipitation test was helpful in establishing a diagnosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by microscopic evaluation of aspiration or excision biopsies. Of 22 dogs treated with amphotericin B, 18 were clinically normal six months after initiation of therapy.