Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Deep skin Amycolatopsis infection in a cat's paw and diagnosis
By Cole, Stephen D et al.Ā·Published in Veterinary dermatologyĀ·2022Ā·Department of Pathobiology, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Amycolatopsis spp. infection with correlative histopathological findings from the paw of a cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was diagnosed with a skin infection caused by a type of bacteria called Amycolatopsis after showing signs of a deep cut on its paw. The vet used various tests, including cultures and special sequencing, to identify the infection. The cat's condition was confirmed through examination of tissue samples, which showed unusual melanin production. Treatment details were not specified, but recognizing this type of infection is important for proper care.
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Abstract
This report describes the clinical presentation and diagnosis of a deep cutaneous Amycolatopsis spp. infection in a cat. Diagnosis was based on a combination of methods including culture, 16s rRNA sequencing and histopathological evaluation. Histopathological findings demonstrated unique melanin production. This report highlights the potential for infection by Actinomycetales beyond Nocardia and Actinomyces.
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