Chapter 210 - Sinonasal and sino-orbital aspergillosis Flashcards
Il-10 has been associated with the pathophysiology of sinonasal aspergillosis in dogs. What is the function of Il-10?
a. Stimulation of the production of IFN-gamma
b. B cell differentiation
c. Anti-inflammatory/immune modulation
d. IgE production
c. Anti-inflammatory/immune modulation
What is the specificity of a blind nasal swab culture in the diagnosis of nasal aspergillosis?
a. 100%
b. 75%
c. 50%
d. 25%
a. 100%
specificity is good regardless of method, sensitivity is best when culturing plaques
Which of the following has been associated with improved treatment response when managing sinonasal aspergillosis?
a. Complete debridement
b. Concurrent use of systemic posaconazole
c. Soaking the nasal cavity with enilconazole solution for 1 hour
d. Depositing clotrimazole cream into the sinus via a non-invasive method (via rhinoscopy)
a. Complete debridement
15 minutes soak has been shown to be as good as 1 hour
Which of the following antifungal should not be used systemically when managing aspergillus?
a. Terbinafine
b. Itraconazole
c. Amphotericin B
d. Fluconazole
d. Fluconazole
A. fumigatus is resistant to fluconazole
Chronic nasal discharge occurs in what percentage of dogs following successful treatment of sinonasal aspergillosis?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 100%
c. 50%
You diagnose a 7yo MN Persian with sino-orbital aspergillosis, what treatment would you recommend?
a. Enucleation
b. Enilconazole soak
c. Itraconazole
d. Posaconazole and terbinafine
d. Posaconazole and terbinafine
has also been used in refractory sinonasal aspergillosis in dogs
Which of the following has been considered a risk factor for aspergillosis in cats?
a. FIV
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Exposure to steroids
d. Exposure to imidocarb
b. Diabetes mellitus