Rhinosporidiosis

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Sections available in full article Introduction, Acute presentation, Geographic incidence, Pathogenesis, Etiology, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology (population dynamics), Diagnosis, Presenting problems, Client history, Clinical signs, Diagnostic investigation, Confirmation of diagnosis, Histopathology findings, Differential diagnosis, Treatment, Standard treatment, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Susan Dawson BVMS PhD MRCVS
Prof Susan Bunch DVM PhD DipACVIM

Introduction

  • Caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi  Rhinosporidium seeberi  .
  • Polyps produced in nasal cavity leading to nasal discharge and sneezing.
  • This organism produces disease in domestic animals, humans and birds.
  • Disease only relatively recently reported in the cat.

Diagnosis

Clinical signs

  • Nasal discharge.
  • Sneezing.
  • Polyp(s) protruding from nostrils.
  • Epistaxis.

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

  • Other fungal nasal disease eg cryptococcosis.
  • Chronic rhinitis.
  • Neoplastic nasal disease.
  • Trauma to nasal cavity.

Sources

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Moisan P G & Baker S V (2001)Rhinosporidiosis in a Cat.J Vet Diagn Invest.13352-4.PubMed
  • Wallin L L, Coleman G D, Froeling J & Parker G A. (2001)Rhinosporidiosis in a Domestic Cat.Medical Mycology.39139-141.PubMed

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