Cryptococcosis in feline – case Report

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Giulia Polydoro de Figueiredo

Abstract

 The report describes a case of cryptococcosis in a female, unspayed feline treated at the Hospital Veterinário Público Anclivepa-SP. The animal presented with swelling of the nasal plane, accompanied by sneezing and nasal discharge. After taking the medical history and performing a physical examination, clinical worsening was observed following the use of immunosuppressive medication without a prior diagnosis. A sample was collected using a sterile swab for fungal culture, which confirmed the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans. Treatment was initiated with itraconazole and potassium iodide for five months, resulting in complete regression of clinical signs, followed by itraconazole alone for an additional two months after the disease was cured, due to the high recurrence rate.

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MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA

Author Biography

Giulia Polydoro de Figueiredo, World Small Animal Veterinary Association

Veterinarian, postgraduate student in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Anclivepa-SP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

How to Cite

Cryptococcosis in feline – case Report. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, [S. l.], v. 24, n. esp. 1, 2026. DOI: 10.36440/recmvz.v24.38761. Disponível em: https://www.revistamvez-crmvsp.com.br/index.php/recmvz/article/view/38761. Acesso em: 19 feb. 2026.