An Unusual Case of Primary Cutaneous Aspergillosis in A Kangayam Calf - A Case Report

A five months old Kangayam calf was presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal with the history of itching and scab like lesions throughout the body for the past 2 months. Feeding habit was reported to be normal and it has not responded to antibiotic therapy. On clinical examination the animal was active and alert with normal vital signs. Blood filled blisters and discoloration of skin was noticed in the neck region. Scab like lesion was more prominent in the head, ears, legs and brisket region. Haemato-biochemical parameters were within the normal range. Skin scraping was negative for parasitic mites. On Sabouraud Dextrose Agar cottony yellowish white colonies with beige underside were observed after 48 hours of inoculation and the fungus was identified as Aspergillus niger on the basis of colour, spreading pattern and sporangia. Calf was administered with ketoconazole @ 10mg/kg (PO) for 4 weeks along with topical application of Whitfield ointment and liver supplements. Animal made an uneventful recovery after treatment.