Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe lameness and vulvar discharge after mating had fungal
By Walker, Jackson T et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2012·Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A novel case of canine disseminated aspergillosis following mating.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A female dog with a history of mating was brought in because she was limping badly and had unusual discharge from her vulva. The veterinarian found a serious bone issue in her leg and diagnosed her with a severe uterine infection (pyometra) caused by a fungal infection called aspergillosis. This case is unique as it shows how this infection can spread after mating. Treatment details are not provided, but addressing both the bone and uterine issues would be critical for her recovery.
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Abstract
An intact bitch with a history of mating was presented with severe lameness and a vulvar discharge. A mixed lytic, proliferative tibial lesion and open pyometra were diagnosed. Bone biopsy and uterine culture revealed disseminated aspergillosis. This is the first report of Aspergillus pyometra with dissemination following mating in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22851783/