Kriptokokosis
Kriptokokosis ialah jangkitan kulat sistemik paling biasa pada kucing, dijangkiti melalui sedutan spora kulat Cryptococcus daripada persekitaran, sering dikaitkan dengan najis burung atau pokok tertentu. Ia biasanya menyerang rongga hidung, kulit, mata dan sistem saraf pusat. Penyakit ini tidak berjangkit terus antara haiwan atau kepada manusia. Rawatan antikulat jangka panjang sering diperlukan.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Infectious
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Upper respiratory, Nervous, Integumentary
- Affected species:
- CAT, DOG
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 1F27.Z, NCBITAXON 5207
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes cryptococcosis as the leading systemic mycosis of cats, affecting nose, skin, eyes, and CNS.
- ICD-11
- NCBI Taxonomy
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