Clinical characteristics, magnetic resonance imaging features, treatment, and outcome for presumed intracranial coccidioidomycosis in 45 dogs (2009-2019).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge of the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of intracranial Coccidioides infection in dogs is essential for prompt diagnosis to limit disease-associated morbidity and death.

Objectives

To describe the MRI appearance of intracranial coccidioidomycosis in dogs, identify associated clinical and clinicopathologic findings, and report outcomes of medical treatment.

Animals

Forty-five client-owned dogs with presumed intracranial Coccidioides infection.

Methods

Retrospective case series. Medical records and images were reviewed. Clinical history, examination findings, serology, imaging characteristics, treatment, and outcome were recorded. Included cases had an abnormal brain MRI and positive Coccidioides serology by agar-gel-imm

SUBMITTER: Kelley AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8478036 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature