Disseminated aspergillosis in dogs |
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| Authors: | M J DAY W J PENHALE M J KABAY W F ROBINSON C R R HUXTABLE C E EGER† S E SHAW† J N MILLS† R S WYBURN† |
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| Institution: | School of Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia 6150 |
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| 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. |
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