Follow up X-rays to look for changes in the bone and soft tissue in the region might be a good idea or even consideration of another exploratory surgery, although I'm sure that everyone would like to avoid that, if possible. It might be possible to get a culture sample by aspiration of the wound and to also look for blastomycosis organisms in any aspirate that is obtained. Hope this helps some. Blastomycosis A.S.A.P. Pleas e-mail me anything you know. A client called because 3 dogs on her block had to be put dow because of Blasto.
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection.
It can affect both dogs and cats. Humans may also be infected by this organism. It is not a contagious illness, though. The fungus is not passed from an infected pet to an uninfected pet as occurs with viral illnesses and some bacterial illnesses. It is acquired from the environment.