Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Disseminated aspergillosis in dog caused by Aspergillus versicolor
By Zhang, Shuping et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2012·Department of Veterinary Pathobiology and Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Aspergillus versicolor, a new causative agent of canine disseminated aspergillosis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male Labrador was diagnosed with a serious fungal infection called disseminated aspergillosis, caused by a newly identified fungus, Aspergillus versicolor. The dog showed symptoms like back pain and kidney issues, which were linked to infections in the spine and bones. After thorough testing, including imaging and fungal cultures, the vet confirmed the diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of recognizing different types of fungal infections in dogs, as treatment options may vary.
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Abstract
Disseminated aspergillosis in dogs has been associated with Aspergillus terreus or A. deflectus infection. We report a case of disseminated A. versicolor infection presenting as diskospondylitis, osteomyelitis, and pyelonephritis. The diagnosis was made based on clinical, radiographic, and pathological findings. The etiologic agent was identified by fungal culture and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) ribosomal DNA (rDNA) sequencing. This is the first description of canine aspergillosis caused by A. versicolor.
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