Rhinosporidiosis

From WikiVet English
Revision as of 15:19, 7 February 2011 by Bara (talk | contribs)

(diff) ← Older revision | Approved revision (diff) | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Jump to navigation Jump to search
  • Rhinosporidium seeberi
  • Lives in water
  • Causes a chronic, benign disease
  • Affects cattle, mules, horses, dogs and humans
  • Causes polyps on the nasal and ocular mucous membranes
    • Over 90% of cases affecting the nasal mucous membranes affects male animals
  • Occurs most frequently in tropical countries
    • Also common in the USA
  • Large sporangia can be seen on wet mounts
    • Endospores visible
    • Sporangia develop into small, globose spores
  • Treatment is by surgical excision

Test yourself with the Subcutaneous Mycoses Flashcards

Rhinosporidiosis Flashcards