Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

The Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회)
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The Occurrence and Molecular Characterization of Feline Cryptococcosis in Korea

  • Kim, Yoon Hee (Western Animal Medical Center) ;
  • Song, Ae-ra (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Hwang, Soo Myung (Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
  • Hong, Yeon-Jung (Western Animal Medical Center) ;
  • Choi, Ul Soo (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University)
  • Received : 2018.05.04
  • Accepted : 2018.08.01
  • Published : 2018.08.31
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Abstract

A spayed female domestic short-hair cat of unknown age was admitted with a large proliferative mass in the face. Cytology and biopsy results suggested infection with Cryptococcus spp. A latex cryptococcal antigen agglutination test and an ALPHA cryptococcal antigen enzyme immunoassay yielded positive results. Results of canavanine-glycine-bromothymol blue agar test, serotyping and molecular typing by URA5 - RFLP and MLST analysis identified the isolates as C. neoformans var. grubii VNI/ST31. Two other cats were also diagnosed with the same methodology showing Crytococcosis with VNI/ST31. Cats presenting with facial or respiratory signs should be assessed for cryptococcosis in Korea.

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