Granulomatous tracheitis and dermatitis due to Curvularia sp. in a horse: case report

[Traqueíte e dermatite granulomatosas associadas a Curvularia sp. em um equino: relato de caso]

ABSTRACT

Tracheal fungal infections in horses are rare. This case report describes surgical and clinical management of a filly with a Curvularia sp. infection within the trachea and skin that caused severe intraluminal granulomas and cutaneous nodules, respectively. The patient was successfully treated with itraconazole and surgical excision.

Keywords:
equine; trachea; phaeohyphomycosis; surgery; itraconazole