Disseminated Aspergillosis with Lesions in the Central Nervous System in a Calf

Abstract

A 10-day-old calf was affected with disseminated aspergillosis involving the central nervous system. The primary lesion was thought to be bronchioli. The metastatic lesions were found in the kidney, heart, lymph node and ischiadic nerve. Alimentary aspergillosis and mucormycosis were observed independently. Weak costitution resulting from premature delivery, dislocation of the right hip joint and administration of antibiotics and dexamethasone were considered as predisposing factors for the mycotic infection.