Author/Authors :
volk, hayley august melbourne eyevet, Mulgrave, Australia , o’reilly, anu melbourne eyevet, Mulgrave, Australia , bodley, kate the royal melbourne zoo, Parkville, Australia , mccracken, helen the royal melbourne zoo, Parkville, Australia
Abstract :
Two cases of keratomycosis in captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) were diagnosed and treated at a zoo in Melbourne, Australia across a 9-year period. Both cases presented with severe unilateral ocular pain and stromal abscessation of the cornea. A superficial keratectomy was performed in both cases and the diagnosis was confirmed with either cytology or histopathology. Following surgery, a combination of oral, topical and subconjunctival medical therapy contributed to a successful outcome.
Keywords :
Captivity , Fluconazole , Fungal keratitis , Melbourne , Red panda.
