Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with forehead swelling and eye swelling
By Dimitrios Matralis et al.·Published in Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine·2023·Vets 4 life, GB·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: A Case of Feline Leishmaniosis with Panniculitis
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old male domestic short-haired cat was brought to the vet with skin and eye problems, including swelling on his forehead and issues around his eyes. After testing, the vet diagnosed him with leishmaniosis, a disease caused by a parasite transmitted by sand flies. The cat was treated with medications called meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol, which helped improve his condition. With the right treatment, the cat showed positive recovery signs.
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Abstract
Leishmaniases are a group of diseases caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania and transmitted mainly by the bite of sand fly vectors. Cats are infected with at least 6 species of Leishmania. Significant associations have been found between feline leishmaniosis and coinfections mainly with FIV and/or FeLV. A 7-year-old castrated male, domestic short-haired cat was presented with unknown history and cutaneous and ocular lesions. A raised, semifirm swelling on the forehead was observed along with periocular hypotrichosis and conjunctival and third eyelid edema. The indications for pursuing a diagnosis of leishmaniosis are variable, and differing presentations may require the use of different tests. Diagnosis of feline leishmaniosis with panniculitis caused by Leishmania infantum was made by cytology, histopathology, and PCR and Leishmania antibodies (IFA). The cat responded to therapy with meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8864790