Cutaneous blastomycosis in a horse

Abstract

Summary This report describes the case of a horse presented with cutaneous lesions caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis in the absence of signs of other organ involvement. Diagnosis was achieved through cytology, histopathology and culture. Surgical debulking associated with systemic therapy with oral fluconazole resulted in significant remission; however, recurrence occurred following presumed early cessation of treatment.

Blastomycosis in horses

“…In this issue Funiciello et al . () describe a case of cutaneous lesions caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis . The epidemiological investigations of human and canine cases of blastomycosis throughout endemic areas of North America, South America and Africa strongly link clinical cases to specific areas, most often with moist, rich soil near waterways.…”