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It should be noted that for cytological examination, material obtained via a nasal flush or biopsy is preferred to nasal secretions, which may not contain the organism.
 
It should be noted that for cytological examination, material obtained via a nasal flush or biopsy is preferred to nasal secretions, which may not contain the organism.
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|a3=Oral fluconazole or itraconazole can be administered; topical infusion of an antifungal drug such as clotrimazole has been shown to be effective in dogs, and may clear infections more successfully than systemic therapy. <br><br>
 
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Nasal flushings can be very frustrating because they may reflect nonspecific inflammation and may not contain diagnostic features. Client education regarding the possibility of a nonrepresentative specimen and the possible need to progress to nasal biopsy is recommended. <br><br>
 
Nasal flushings can be very frustrating because they may reflect nonspecific inflammation and may not contain diagnostic features. Client education regarding the possibility of a nonrepresentative specimen and the possible need to progress to nasal biopsy is recommended. <br><br>
 
Nasal biopsy specimens taken from multiple locations may be needed and aggressive sampling is recommended to obtain specimens that will give the clinician and pathologist confidence in making a diagnosis.
 
Nasal biopsy specimens taken from multiple locations may be needed and aggressive sampling is recommended to obtain specimens that will give the clinician and pathologist confidence in making a diagnosis.
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A 13-year old neutered male DSH cat presents with inspiratory dyspnoea, frequent sneezing, congestion, weight loss and partial anorexia of three months’ duration. Physical examination reveals bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid has been administered unsuccessfully. Vaccinations are up-to-date and the cat is free roaming. A smear is prepared from a nasal flush (Wright’s, ×40). Cranial radiographs do not reveal any osteolytic lesions or evidence of a mass.


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