Cryptococcal maxillary osteomyelitis and osteonecrosis in an 18-month-old dog

Maxillary osteonecrosis in dogs has several etiologies reported in the veterinary literature. The presence of Cryptococcus subspecies, as either a primary or secondary infectious agent in canine maxillary osteonecrosis, is described in this report. It presents a new set of diagnostic, therapeutic, and public health challenges to the field of veterinary dentistry.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Dentistry Source Type: research