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Osteomyelitis caused by Aspergillus terreus complex in a dog: a case report
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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 diferent lesions on right humerus and radio, which were biopsied. The samples collected were submitted to cytological and histopathological evaluation and bacterial and mycological culture. Environmental samples, including of the surgery room and of the biopsy needle were also evaluated for the presence of fungi. Regarding biopsy samples, bacterial culture was negative, but mycological analysis originated a pure culture of a fungal species later identifed as Aspergillus terreus by Sanger sequencing. Results were compatible with histopathologic examination, which revealed periosteal reaction and invasion of hyphae elements. Also, mycological analysis of both environmental samples evaluated were negative. The virulence profle of the fungal isolate was phenotypically characterized using specifc media, allowing to reveal its ability to produce several enzymes involved in its pathogenicity, namely lipase, hemolysin and DNAse, corresponding to a Virulence Index (V. Index.) of 0.43. The patient was submitted to itraconazole therapy for 8 weeks. After 3 weeks, the patient showed signifcant clinical improvement, and after 6 weeks no radiographic signs were observed. Conclusions Antifungal therapy with itraconazole can contribute to the remission of canine infections promoted by Aspergillus terreus complex with a relevant V. Index
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Research Areas: Veterinary Sciences
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Dog Aspergillus terreus complex Fungal osteomyelitis Itraconazole
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Abreu R, Martinho A, Noiva R, Pissarra H, Cota J, Cunha E, Tavares L, Oliveira M. 2023. Osteomyelitis caused by Aspergillus terreus complex in a dog: a case report. BMC Veterinary Research, 19(1). doi:10.1186/s12917-023-03628-x
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BMC