Fungal Metritis in a Mare 

 

Uterine liquid
original magnification x1000

Author : Dr Pierre Hébert

A 9 year-old Standardbred mare was presented for uterine discharge, and a history of infertility of 2 years duration. The cytologic examination (1000X original magnification) of the fluid revealed numerous extracellular and intracellular yeast-like organisms within neutrophils. Mycologic examination revealed Candida zeylanoides as the causative agent.

 

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