Nasal cryptococcosis in a sheep in Brazilian Semi-Arid

2010; Volume: 3; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

ISSN

1983-0246

Autores

S. T. G. da Silva, Júlio César de Souza, Carla Lopes de Mendonça, M. A. Izael, Antônio Flávio Medeiros Dantas, Roseane de Araújo Portela, F. Riet-Correa, José Augusto Bastos Afonso,

Tópico(s)

Nail Diseases and Treatments

Resumo

A case of nasal cryptococcosis is reported in a two years old male hair sheep in the Brazilian semi-arid. Severe respiratory signs and a mass occupied a large portion of the right nasal cavity were observed. Cryptococcosis was diagnosed by the typical histologic appearance of the fungus.

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