Antifungal Therapy in Equine Ocular Mycotic Infections.

Abstract

Fungi are clinically important causes of ocular infections in the horse. Keratomycosis is the most common; however, a diverse range of mycotic infections, affecting numerous ocular tissues, may be encountered. Many equine mycoses are diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Prompt and appropriate treatment is essential to minimize morbidity and reduce the likelihood of vision loss. Knowledge of the characteristics and properties of equine ophthalmology antifungal medications is essential to selecting an optimal treatment strategy, including selection of appropriate medication and effective administration route. Newer delivery methods and devices are available and can contribute to an improved outcome in select situations.

• Authors: Eric C Ledbetter
• Journal: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice (Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract) Vol. 33 Issue 3 Pg. 583-605 (Dec 2017) ISSN: 1558-4224 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 28958862 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Antifungal Agents

Topics

• Animals
• Antifungal Agents (therapeutic use)
• Eye Infections, Fungal (drug therapy, veterinary)
• Horse Diseases (drug therapy)
• Horses