EP 477: Fungal Lower Urinary Tract Infections in Small Animals – Rare, Risky, and Rising

Описание: Welcome to Episode 477 of the Pet Care Partners Podcast, where we explore the emerging and often overlooked topic of fungal lower urinary tract infections (LUTIs) in dogs and cats. These infections are uncommon but clinically significant, often affecting immunocompromised or chronically ill patients.

Join us as we unpack the diagnostic hurdles, pathogenic fungi involved (like Candida spp.), and how to approach treatment in a rational, evidence-based manner. Whether you're a veterinary student prepping for the NAVLE or a DVM in practice, this episode will broaden your internal medicine and infectious disease differential toolkit.

🔬 Key Discussion Points:
• Pathogenesis and predisposing factors (e.g., diabetes, prolonged antibiotic use, indwelling catheters)
• Common fungal culprits: Candida albicans, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus
• How to differentiate fungal UTIs from bacterial UTIs
• Best practices for urinalysis, culture, and fungal identification
• Therapeutic challenges: antifungal selection, duration, monitoring
• When to suspect systemic mycoses or ascending infection
• Case-based tips and clinical red flags

🎯 Target Audience:
• Veterinary students aiming for a complete infectious disease differential list
• Clinicians facing refractory or recurrent LUTI cases
• Internal medicine-focused veterinarians and specialists
• Technicians involved in lab diagnostics or infection control
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