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KMID : 1094020180350040170
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2018 Volume.35 No. 4 p.170 ~ p.173
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The Occurrence and Molecular Characterization of Feline Cryptococcosis in Korea
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Kim Yoon-Hee
Song Ae-Ra
Hwang Soo-Myung
Hong Yeon-Jung
Choi Ul-Soo
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Abstract
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A spayed female domestic short-hair cat of unknown age was admitted with a large proliferative massin the face. Cytology and biopsy results suggested infection with Cryptococcus spp. A latex cryptococcal antigenagglutination test and an ALPHA cryptococcal antigen enzyme immunoassay yielded positive results. Results ofcanavanine-glycine-bromothymol blue agar test, serotyping and molecular typing by URA5 - RFLP and MLST analysisidentified the isolates as C. neoformans var. grubii VNI/ST31. Two other cats were also diagnosed with the samemethodology showing Crytococcosis with VNI/ST31. Cats presenting with facial or respiratory signs should be assessedfor cryptococcosis in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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Cryptococcosis, Feline, Korea, VNI/ST31
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