131 Coccidioidomycosis in dogs and cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: More fungus! We talk about Valley Fever or coccidioidomycosis; this can affect the respiratory tract, skin, ocular, bones, and even the CNS.    Question of the Week Have you seen ocular valley fever, what did it present like?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode131   Resources We Mentioned in the Show  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18762558/#:~:text=The%20dimorphic%20fungi%20Coccidioides%20immitis,frequently%20results%20in%20chronic%20cough. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952695 https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/fungal-infections/coccidioidomycosis https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/coccidioidomycosis-in-dogs https://health.ucdavis.edu/valley-fever/    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan