blasto/histo

Question 1

CS consistent with blasto

Answer 1

BELLS. weight loss, fever, lymphadenomegaly, draining tracts

Question 2

osteolytic lesions

Answer 2

blasto

Question 3

pancytopenia

Answer 3

histo

Question 4

what blood work findings are seen with blasto

Answer 4

hyperglob
hypercalcemia- granulomatous
ACD

Question 5

treatment for blasto

Answer 5

intraconazole, fluconazole

amphoterocin B if need injectable

+- steroids

Question 6

when to stop treatment

Answer 6

treat until clinical signs resolve. and 2 clear urine antigen tests one month apart

Question 7

what test are we running

Answer 7

urine antigen test

Question 8

what animals are more likely to get histo

Answer 8

young female cats and young dogs

Question 9

what are common signs with histo

Answer 9

thickened bowel, pancytopenia, respiratory signs, organomegaly

Question 10

what aspirate can you take for suspected histo

Answer 10

peripheral LN aspirate

Question 11

what is the difference between intraconazole and fluconazole

Answer 11

fluconazole penetrates CNS and eyes better

intraconazole is for bone better