Keratomycosis in captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens): 2 cases

Open Veterinary Journal

Anu O’Reilly¹  Hayley August Volk¹  Helen McCracken²  Kate Bodley² 

[1] Melbourne EyeVet, 9-11 Miles Street, Mulgrave, VIC 3170, Australia ;The Royal Melbourne Zoo, Elliot Ave, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia;

关键词: Captivity;    Fluconazole;    Fungal keratitis;    Melbourne;    Red panda;   

DOI  :  http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ovj.v8i2.14

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Two cases of keratomycosis in captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) were diagnosed and treated at a zoo in Melbourne, Australia across a 9-year period. Both cases presented with severe unilateral ocular pain and stromal abscessation of the cornea. A superficial keratectomy was performed in both cases and the diagnosis was confirmed with either cytology or histopathology. Following surgery, a combination of oral, topical and subconjunctival medical therapy contributed to a successful outcome.

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