Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8484662 Medical Mycology Case Reports 2018 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
A Golden Retriever cross was presented with a four week history of violent sneezing and licking at the nasal planum. Nasal mycosis was diagnosed and Aspergillus sp. presumed the causative agent, until culture, PCR and DNA sequencing showed that Scedosporium apiospermum, an uncommonly diagnosed, yet emerging, fungal pathogen, was the agent responsible. Debridement of the fungal plaques and systemic itraconazole therapy resulted in complete resolution of clinical disease. We discuss the current literature on S. apiospermum, review its clinical significance and question the validity of its 'complex' taxonomy.
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