DisseminatedGeosmithia argillaceainfection in a German Shepherd dog
Open Access
- 1 January 2009
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Medical Mycology
- Vol. 47 (2), 221-226
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13693780802559023
Abstract
We report a systemic mycosis in a German Shepherd dog caused by Geosmithia argillacea. Although this etiologic agent microscopically resembles a Penicillium species, and is histopathologically compatible with members of the genus Aspergillus, morphologic features and molecular characterization clearly separate it from these genera. This appears to be the first report of disseminated disease by this species in humans or animals. In vitro antifungal susceptibility testing suggests resistance to amphotericin B and voriconazole and susceptibility to caspofungin, itraconazole, and posaconazole.Keywords
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