Diagnostik und Management der equinen Keratomykose

Die equine Keratomykose ist eine schwerwiegende Hornhauterkrankung, die in verschiedenen Formen auftritt. Eine sichere Diagnose mit anschließender frühzeitiger und intensiver Therapie ist wichtig, um bestmögliche Voraussetzungen für Visus- und Bulbuserhalt zu schaffen.

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