Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rare Mycoplasma infection in an 8-month-old Persian cat
By N. Senthil et al.·2014·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: A Rare Case Study on Feline Mycoplasmosis
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old Persian cat was brought to the vet with symptoms suggesting a Mycoplasma infection, which can cause anemia and other blood issues. Blood tests showed abnormal red blood cells and the presence of small organisms attached to them, confirming the diagnosis of feline Mycoplasmosis. The vet treated the cat based on these findings, and while the abstract does not specify the exact treatment or outcome, timely diagnosis is crucial for recovery in such cases. If your cat shows signs of lethargy or pale gums, it’s important to consult your veterinarian.
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Abstract
This paper discusses the case report on Mycoplasma infection in cat and its timely diagnosis by blood smear examination and haematology. It also discusses the treatment and response of the cat for the disease. Haemobartonellosis in cats is caused by Mycoplasma haemofelis , formerly known as Haemobartonella felis . An eight months old Persian cat was received in the Small Animal Clinics, Out Patient Ward, Medicine department, Madras Veterinary College with the history to suspect for feline Mycoplasmosis. Peripheral blood smear and whole blood sample was collected and subjected to blood smear examination and whole blood for routine haematological study. It revealed codocytosis, anisocytosis and hypochromasia. Few ghost cells also were seen. Nearly 80–85% of the RBCs revealed darkly stained small organism at the rim or periphery of the cells.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/3c7c7a6756be1286d4b28aee534cfb69ac268f60