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J Pastor1, M Pumarola, R Cuenca

  • 1Department of Pathology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain.

The Veterinary Record
|April 17, 1993
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Systemic aspergillosis caused pelvic limb paralysis in a German shepherd due to spinal cord compression. Fungal invasion of the T-7 vertebra and dissemination to multiple organs were confirmed.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Mycology
  • Canine Neurology

Background:

  • Systemic fungal infections can cause severe neurological complications in animals.
  • Aspergillosis, caused by Aspergillus species, is a significant opportunistic fungal infection.

Observation:

  • A two-and-a-half-year-old German shepherd presented with acute pelvic limb paralysis.
  • Neurological deficits were linked to T-7 vertebral body destruction and spinal cord compression by necrotic material.
  • Microscopic examination revealed fungal invasion of the T-7 vertebra.

Findings:

  • Aspergillus species were identified as the causative agent.
  • Systemic spread of the fungus was confirmed by fungal granulomas in the liver, lung, spleen, and mesenteric lymph nodes.
  • The vertebral destruction and spinal cord compression were directly attributed to the fungal infection.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for systemic aspergillosis to manifest with severe neurological signs in dogs.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing systemic fungal infections and preventing irreversible neurological damage.
  • Further research into diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for canine aspergillosis is warranted.