Osteomyelitis caused by Aspergillus terreus complex in a dog: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In dogs, the most frequently reported mycosis associated with Aspergillus spp. are respiratory infections. Systemic aspergillosis is uncommon, with reported cases been associated with several Aspergillus species. Aspergillus terreus species complex are ubiquitous organisms, unfrequently associated with local or systemic disease in animals and humans, and treatment of osteomyelitis caused by this species is usually unfavorable.

Case presentation

This case report describes the case of a 5-year-old dog, referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Lisbon, Portugal, with a history of lameness of the right thoracic limb. Radiographs and CT scan revealed two different lesions on right humerus and radio, which were biopsi

SUBMITTER: Abreu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10249244 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature