2 cases of cryptococcosis in cats
Tjalsma, E.J.
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde 122(5): 128-132
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-7453 PMID: 9173591 Document Number: 477338
In two cats, a Persian and a D.S.H. cat, cutaneous Cryptococcosis is described. No signs of involvement of other organ systems nor underlying causes were established. One cat seemed refractory to ketoconazole-therapy. In both cats the skin lesions disappeared within 2-3 months itraconazole treatment. Latex agglutination tests against Cryptococci capsula antigen were performed and stayed longtime elevated while clinical lesions were not present anymore. The test may give an indication about prognosis.