Disseminated aspergillosis in dogs

Aust Vet J. 1986 Feb;63(2):55-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1986.tb02924.x.

Abstract

Clinical and pathological findings are reported from a series of 12 cases of disseminated aspergillosis (A. terreus) in 11 German Shepherd dogs and one Dalmatian referred to Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital (MUVH) over the period 1980 to 1984. A preliminary study of humoral and cell mediated immune components and complement levels revealed no consistent abnormality in 9 dogs tested apart from raised IgG levels. Serum IgA levels were depressed in 30% of cases. Serial data from one extensively monitored case is presented. The unusual epidemiological and pathogenetic features of the disease are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aspergillosis / immunology
  • Aspergillosis / pathology
  • Aspergillosis / veterinary*
  • Bone and Bones / pathology
  • Complement System Proteins / analysis
  • Dog Diseases / immunology
  • Dog Diseases / pathology*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Immunity, Cellular
  • Immunoglobulins / analysis
  • Intradermal Tests
  • Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Male

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins
  • Complement System Proteins