Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with diarrhea and yeast infection cleared by nystatin treatment
By Peters, Stijn & Houwers, Dirk J·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·2009·Dierenkliniek Brouwhuis·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [A cat with diarrhoea associated with the massive presence of Cyniclomyces guttulatus in the faeces].
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in with vomiting and diarrhea, which were caused by a large number of yeast called Cyniclomyces guttulatus in its stool. The cat initially improved with a medication called salazosulfapyridine, but its stools remained soft and the yeast was still present. After treatment with nystatin, a medication that helps eliminate yeast, the cat's stools returned to normal and the yeast was no longer detected. This case highlights how nystatin can effectively treat yeast overgrowth in pets.
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Abstract
This is the first report documenting the presence of a high number of Cyniclomyces guttulatus yeasts in the faeces of a cat. The animal was initially presented with acute complaints of vomiting and diarrhoea. The patient responded well to oral salazosul-fapyridine but the stools remained soft and C. guttulatus yeasts were still present. After a course of nystatin (15,000 IU/kg bw q24 PO for 4 days) the stools were normal and no yeasts were found anymore (centrifugation/flotation/zinc sulphate). C. guttulatus occurs naturally in the digestive tract of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats and mice. It is occasionally found in massive numbers in the faeces of dogs with diarrhoea; part of these patients respond well to nystatin treatment. Recent experience indicates that the most effective dosage of nystatin for dogs and cats is 50.000 IU/kg q24 PO for 4 days.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19331065/