Journal article
Candida albicans peritonitis in a dog
Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Vol.20(1), pp.143-147
2010
Abstract
Objective: To describe the clinical management of a case of Candida albicans peritonitis in a dog and discuss the pathogenicity of Candida peritonitis along with treatment using the fungistatic agent, fluconazole. Case Summary: A 15-week-old Papillon developed peritonitis secondary to enterectomy site dehiscence. A pure growth of Candida albicans was obtained from the abdominal fluid. Surgical repair of the dehiscence was performed and antifungal therapy instituted with fluconazole postoperatively. A marked exudative process was noted postoperatively with production of large volumes of fluid from the abdominal drain. Fresh frozen plasma and pentastarch were provided for oncotic support. Recovery was complicated by megaesophagus, however, the patient gradually improved and was discharged 11 days after surgery. New or Unique Information Provided: To our knowledge, this is the first case report of successful treatment of Candida albicans peritonitis in a dog. A marked exudative process was noted during therapy requiring significant oncotic support. Resolution of the disease process was achieved with surgical intervention and antifungal therapy.
Details
- Title
- Candida albicans peritonitis in a dog
- Authors/Creators
- R.K.C. Ong (Author/Creator)A.L. Raisis (Author/Creator)K.L. Swindells (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Vol.20(1), pp.143-147
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991005545537707891
- Copyright
- © Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society 2009.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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