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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
In dogs, radiology is often peformed in the diagnostic work up of an animal with suspected Aspergillosis. Open-mouth ventro-dorsal views often reveal generalised radiolucency and lysis of the turbinate bones.
In dogs, radiology is often peformed in the diagnostic work up of an animal with suspected Aspergillosis. Open-mouth ventro-dorsal views often reveal generalised radiolucency and lysis of the turbinate bones. Rhinoscopy may be used to directly visualise the lesions, revealing characteristic white-green fungal plaques.
*Grows on Sabauraud's Dextrose and Blood agar
*Grows on Sabauraud's Dextrose and Blood agar
**White colonies intitially which turn green, then dark green, flat and velvety
**White colonies intitially which turn green, then dark green, flat and velvety
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==Treatment==
In dogs, the treatment of choice is topical application of Clotrimazole. It is admnistered via indwelling catheters placed through a trephine hole in the frontal sinus.
|<gallery>Image:Aspergillus sporing heads.jpg|<center><p>'''Aspergillus sporing heads'''</p><sup>Copyright Professor Andrew N. Rycroft, BSc, PHD, C. Biol.F.I.Biol., FRCPath</sup></center>
|<gallery>Image:Aspergillus sporing heads.jpg|<center><p>'''Aspergillus sporing heads'''</p><sup>Copyright Professor Andrew N. Rycroft, BSc, PHD, C. Biol.F.I.Biol., FRCPath</sup></center>
Image:Mycelium aspergillus quink.jpg|<center><p>'''Aspergillus mycelium stained with blue/black Quink'''</p><sup>Copyright Professor Andrew N. Rycroft, BSc, PHD, C. Biol.F.I.Biol., FRCPath</sup></center>
Image:Mycelium aspergillus quink.jpg|<center><p>'''Aspergillus mycelium stained with blue/black Quink'''</p><sup>Copyright Professor Andrew N. Rycroft, BSc, PHD, C. Biol.F.I.Biol., FRCPath</sup></center>