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Invasive aspergillosis in an alpaca (Lama pacos)

L C Severo1, J C Bohrer, G R Geyer

  • 1Servico de Micologia, Instituto de Pesquisas Biologicas, SSMA, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Journal of Medical and Veterinary Mycology : Bi-Monthly Publication of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology
|January 1, 1989
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Invasive aspergillosis was diagnosed in an alpaca (Lama pacos). The fungal infection disseminated, causing abscesses and necrosis in multiple organs, confirmed by direct immunofluorescence.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Aspergillosis, a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species, can affect various animal species.
  • Disseminated forms of the disease are often severe and challenging to diagnose.
  • Alpacas (Lama pacos) can be susceptible to opportunistic infections.

Observation:

  • A case of invasive aspergillosis in an alpaca is presented.
  • The infection led to the formation of small abscesses and multifocal necrotic areas.
  • Affected organs included the lung, heart, spleen, and kidneys.

Findings:

  • Histological examination revealed fungal hyphae consistent with an Aspergillus species.
  • Direct immunofluorescent testing definitively confirmed the presence of Aspergillus.
  • The findings indicate a disseminated fungal infection in the alpaca.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for invasive aspergillosis in alpacas.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing disseminated fungal infections in camelids.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis of aspergillosis in alpacas can inform preventative strategies.

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