− | In the horse the guttural pouches are most commonly affected. Aspergillus infection may also lead to abortion, keratomycosis and rarely pulmonary aspergillosis. | + | In the horse, Aspergillus most commonly affects the guttural pouches but infection may also lead to abortion, keratomycosis and rarely pulmonary aspergillosis. Guttural pouch mycosis is characterised by epistaxis as a result of fungal erosion of the internal carotid artery. Other clinical signs include nasal discharge and dysphagia. Mycotic plaques are usually located on the caudodorsal aspect of the medial guttural pouch. |