Nasal cryptococcosis in a sheep in Brazilian Semi-Arid

Silva, Saulo T. Gusmão da; Souza, José C. de Almeida; Mendonça, Carla L. de; Izael, Marisa A; Dantas, Antônio F; Portela, Roseana; Riet-Correa, Franklin; Afonso, José A. Bastos

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Nasal cryptococcosis in a sheep in Brazilian Semi-Arid

Silva, Saulo T. Gusmão daSouza, José C. de AlmeidaMendonça, Carla L. deIzael, Marisa ADantas, Antônio FPortela, RoseanaRiet-Correa, FranklinAfonso, José A. Bastos

A case of nasal cryptococcosis is reported in a two years old male hair sheep in the Brazilian semi-arid. Severe respiratory signs and a mass occupied a large portion of the right nasal cavity were observed. Cryptococcosis was diagnosed by the typical histologic appearance of the fungus.(AU)