Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic cough and fungal lung infection in a golden retriever
By Clercx, C et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·Small Animal Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bronchopulmonary and disseminated granulomatous disease associated with Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida species infection in a golden retriever.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female golden retriever was brought in for a severe, chronic cough, breathing problems, and trouble swallowing. She also had skin itching, eye inflammation, and was generally not doing well. X-rays showed serious lung issues, and a bronchoscopy revealed whitish nodules in her airways. Tests found infections caused by Aspergillus (a type of fungus) and E. coli bacteria. Sadly, the dog had widespread fungal infections in her lungs and kidneys, and she did not survive.
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Abstract
A seven-year-old, female golden retriever was referred for a paroxysmal, chronic cough and dyspnea, dysphagia, facial pruritus, anterior uveitis, and deteriorating general condition. A severe, mixed interstitial and alveolar pattern, with poorly defined amorphous lesions, was seen on thoracic radiographs. Multiple, whitish nodules disseminated on the hyperemic respiratory mucosa were noted on bronchoscopy. Escherichia coli and Aspergillus fumigatus were cultured from the bronchoalveolar lavage. Granulomatous lesions in numerous organs were identified during necropsy, and Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida spp. were cultured from lung and kidney tissues. Microscopic granulomatous lesions were compatible with mycotic infection; however fungal organisms were not observed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8680920/