Scrotal granulomatous aspergillosis in a dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Frine Eleonora Scaglione, Andrea Peano, Sara Piga, Stefano Meda, Enrico Bollo, Francesca Tiziana Cannizzo, Mario Pasquetti, Henrik Elvang Jensen

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Abstract

Background
This report describes a case of primary subcutaneous aspergillosis in a 7-year-old neutered male dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius).

Case presentation
The animal developed a large nodular lesion in the right scrotum two years after surgical intervention for neutering. The mass had a firm consistency and was painful at palpation. Histopathology revealed dermal granulomatous inflammation with a necrotic centre, surrounded by plasma cells, macrophages, neutrophils, and sparse fungal hyphae characterised by parallel cell walls, distinct septa, and dichotomous branching. Fungal culture was not performed, but a panel of mono- and polyclonal antibodies specific for different fungal genera identified the hyphae as Aspergillus sp.

Conclusions
The occurrence of subcutaneous lesions is a rare manifestation of aspergillosis in animals, and this appears to be the first case reported in the dromedary camel.
Original languageEnglish
Article number79
JournalB M C Veterinary Research
Volume13
Number of pages5
ISSN1746-6148
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Mar 2017

Keywords

  • Dromedary
  • Camelids
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Aspergillus
  • Scrotum

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