Aspergillus niger pulmonary infection in a dog

J Vet Med Sci. 2003 Oct;65(10):1139-40. doi: 10.1292/jvms.65.1139.

Abstract

A 6-month-old male golden retriever was presented with fever, bloody-watery diarrhea and mild cough. Parvovirus and Isospora canis infection was confirmed and successfully treated. Two weeks later, the dog had severe cough and mucopurulent nasal discharge. Aspergillus niger was cultured from endotracheal washings on blood agar at 37 degrees C. Treatment with itraconazole for about 10 weeks resolved the clinical signs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / drug therapy
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / veterinary*
  • Aspergillus niger
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy
  • Dog Diseases / microbiology*
  • Dogs
  • Itraconazole / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Itraconazole