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- The first documented case of rhinopharyngitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus was reported in a purebred Chilean horse. !* -
- The horse exhibited symptoms such as mucopurulent nasal discharge, inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose, eyes, and ears, along with reduced appetite. !* -
- Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical signs and mycological testing, and the horse was successfully treated with oral itraconazole for 45 days, after which no symptoms remained. !*
Article Abstract
We present the first case of rhinopharyngitis due to Aspergillus fumigatus in a purebred Chilean horse. Clinically, manifested mucopurulent discharge from both nostrils, inflammation of the nasal, ocular, and ear mucosa; associated with decay and hyporexia. Based on the clinical signs and analysis of the mycological and molecular transtracheal aspirate sample, the present case was diagnosed as Aspergillus fumigatus rhinopharyngitis. After the antifungal susceptibility test, oral itraconazole treatment was maintained for 45 days, showing no clinical sign.
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