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Fungal Infections and Studies / Reproductive Tract Infections Research · Journal article
Indian Journal of Animal Research · August 14, 2026
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This is a descriptive cross-sectional microbiological survey of 22 aborted dog specimens from Tamil Nadu identifying fungal and bacterial isolates. The study documents prevalence of Candida albicans (12 cases), Aspergillus fumigatus (all samples), and bacterial species, and notes seasonal and gestational timing patterns, but provides no treatment data, outcome measures, or comparative evidence.
Descriptive cross-sectional microbiological survey. Aborted pregnant dogs of different breeds from various areas of Tamil Nadu, India. n = 22. Different areas of Tamil Nadu, India.
Candida albicans isolated from 12 of 22 aborted dog samples Aspergillus fumigatus isolated from all aborted materials collected 5 samples positive for Klebsiella and Staphylococcus; 7 samples positive for E. coli
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This descriptive data identifies fungal and bacterial pathogens in canine abortion but does not establish causation, treatment efficacy, or clinical management recommendations. Clinicians should note the identified organisms and seasonal/gestational patterns but cannot apply these findings to guide therapy until controlled studies with clinical outcomes are conducted.
Descriptive, uncontrolled sample collection with culture isolation findings; no comparative design, treatment protocol, or clinical outcomes reported; raises epidemiological questions about fungal abortion in dogs without intervention or validation.
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This descriptive data identifies fungal and bacterial pathogens in canine abortion but does not establish causation, treatment efficacy, or clinical management recommendations. Clinicians should note the identified organisms and seasonal/gestational patterns but cannot apply these findings to guide therapy until controlled studies with clinical outcomes are conducted.
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Background: The infectious abortion in animals mainly caused by different types of microorganism and causes great economic loss and public health significance. The recent years, mycotic abortion is an important reproductive problem among dogs all over the world. Till the date, no complete treatment protocol followed for mycotic abortion in dogs. The Future studies associated with pathogenesis of mycotic abortion and epidemiology of fungal abortion in dogs should be analysed and the application of advanced molecular diagnostic techniques for early diagnosis of mycotic abortion in domestic animals should be followed. Methods: The 22 numbers of aborted dog’s placenta, fetus and vaginal discharge form different breeds were collected from different areas of Tamil Nadu and samples were subjected to culture isolation and identification by using specific media. The blood samples and serum samples collected from aborted dogs were subjected to HPD, brucella, leptospirosis molecular screening and RBPT was performed with the dam serum samples. Result: 5 dog’s aborted samples showed positive for Klebsiella and Staphylococcus and 7 dog’s aborted samples showed E.coli and 12 dogs Candida albicans were isolated. The Aspergillus fumicatus were isolated from all the dog’s aborted materials, the Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the important fungi isolated with most cases of abortions and Aspergillus species and zygomyectes are commonly distributed in the environment. All the collected samples were negative for HPD, brucella in RBPT as well as by PCR. Most of the fungal abortions in dogs usually occurs between 30-40 days of gestation, particularly in summer months. The closed confinement of pregnant animals in humid, hot, cold and unhygienic houses are the predisposing factor for mycotic abortion in dogs. The transmission of fungal abortion and epidemiological pattern of infectious abortion in dogs are still inadequately studied. The direct microscopy examination of skin scrapping and hair followed by cultural isolation of the fungal species from the clinical specimen are considered as the standard method of diagnosis of fungal abortion in animals.
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