Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Transuterine spread of Aspergillus terreus in German Shepherd dog
By Elad, D et al.·Published in Medical mycology·2008·Department of Clinica Bacteriology amd Mycology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transuterine transmission of Aspergillus terreus in a case of disseminated canine aspergillosis.
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Plain-English summary
A German Shepherd puppy was delivered via cesarean section and later tested positive for a fungal infection called Aspergillus terreus. Shortly after, the mother dog showed symptoms of a serious condition known as disseminated aspergillosis, which affected multiple organs, and unfortunately, she had to be euthanized. The fungus was found in her uterus and other organs, indicating it was likely transmitted from the mother to the puppy during pregnancy. This case highlights the potential risks of fungal infections in pregnant dogs and their puppies.
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Abstract
Aspergillus terreus was isolated from the organs of a German Shepherd pup removed from the bitch by cesarean intervention. In the following days, the bitch developed signs of canine disseminated aspergillosis and was euthanized. The fungus was isolated from a necrotic lesion in the uterus and other organs. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the transuterine transmission of A. terreus during a case of canine disseminated aspergillosis.
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