Correlation between Aspergillus fumigatus Isolated From Mouth , Nose and Ear of Hunting Dogs and Unusual Clinical Manifestations

Abstract

Aim: Isolation of A. fumigatus from hunting dogs In Diyala province –Iraq , evaluation of relationship between A. fumigatus infection and Clinical Manifestations among hunting dogs . Methods: Ninety nine swabs from mouth, nose and ear of hunting dogs with respiratory signs in Diyala province were included. Samples were cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar. A. fu-migatus was identified according to morphological features and molecular analysis . Results: A.fumigatus was isolate from mouth ,nose and ear of hunting dogs, respectively . Uni-lateral ear drooping ,head tilting negatively associated with A.fumigatus isolation from mouth . Pruritis, Rub against wall, Erythematous ceruminous, Erythematous lesion, Malodorous, Ulcers around the nostrils, Lack of pigment or tissue and Lethargy were negatively correlated with A.fumigatus isolation from nose. Conclusions : A. fumigatus infection represent serious problem for hunting dogs . Mouth, nose and ear respectively exposed to A. fumigatus with certain clinical manifestation .