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Encephalitozoon cuniculi infections in cat and dog eyes

Encephalitozoon cuniculi infections in cat and dog eyes
  • Phacoemulsification with adjuvant anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic medication is the most promising therapy

Recently, Encephalitozoon cuniculi was recognized as a causative agent for cataracts in cats and dogs. At present, a presumptive diagnosis of E. cuniculi infection in feline and canine eyes can be made based on clinical examination. This study aims to inform about the clinical image, diagnostic possibilities, and treatment options for cats and dogs diagnosed with ocular encephalitozoonosis. Medical records of 7 dogs and 75 cats with ocular encephalitozoonosis presented at the Clinical Unit of Ophthalmology of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna between 08/2006 and 02/2022 have been compiled. Diagnosis was based on the presence of cataracts and positive antibody ...

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