Fungal keratitis in a mare: case report in Costa Rica

Authors

  • Eugenia Bermúdez-Jiménez EyeVet Costa Rica, Costa Rica
  • Alejandra Calderón-Hernández Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15359/rcv.38-2.3

Abstract

This paper discusses the diagnosis and clinical management of a case of equine keratomycosis. A pregnant Iberic mare was diagnosed with Aspergillus subgenus Circumdati section Circumdati, by direct microscopic examination, cytology, and fungal culture after being treated with a topical antibiotic and steroid drops in her left eye for over a month. The mare developed a melting ulcer and, as a result, topical miconazole 1% was prescribed; while being treated the iris prolapsed, and surgery was suggested but not conducted. After the treatment, the eye was not visual but in the orbit.

Author Biography

Alejandra Calderón-Hernández, Universidad Nacional

Laboratorio de Migología

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Published

2020-07-01

How to Cite

Fungal keratitis in a mare: case report in Costa Rica. (2020). Ciencias Veterinarias, 38(2), 30-42. https://doi.org/10.15359/rcv.38-2.3

How to Cite

Fungal keratitis in a mare: case report in Costa Rica. (2020). Ciencias Veterinarias, 38(2), 30-42. https://doi.org/10.15359/rcv.38-2.3

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