Abstract
A dog that had a chronic history of keratoconjunctivitis sicca and was being treated topically with antibiotics and corticosteroids was examined for evaluation of a melting corneal ulcer. Cytologic examination and cultures revealed the pathogen to be Pseudallescheria boydii, a saprophytic fungus. The eye was surgically removed and evaluated histologically. Fungal keratitis is rarely reported in dogs, but needs to be considered in refractory infections or in dogs treated with antibiotics or corticosteroids.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Corneal Ulcer / etiology
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Corneal Ulcer / microbiology
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Corneal Ulcer / veterinary*
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Dog Diseases / etiology
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Dog Diseases / microbiology*
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Dogs
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Eye Infections, Fungal / etiology
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Eye Infections, Fungal / microbiology
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Eye Infections, Fungal / veterinary*
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Female
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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / complications
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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / drug therapy
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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / veterinary
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Mycetoma / etiology
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Mycetoma / microbiology
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Mycetoma / veterinary*
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Pseudallescheria / isolation & purification*
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Anti-Bacterial Agents