Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infection in a cat
By Puskar, Michelle et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2007·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Antibiotic-resistant Corynebacterium jeikeium urinary tract infection in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male domestic longhaired cat was brought in for ongoing urinary tract issues, including inflammation. Initially, the vet thought the bacteria found in a urine sample were just contamination, but further testing revealed a resistant strain of Corynebacterium jeikeium as the cause of the infection. This type of bacteria can be difficult to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics. The cat's condition highlights the importance of thorough testing when dealing with persistent urinary problems.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, castrated male, domestic longhaired cat with a history of urinary tract disease and perineal urethrostomy was presented for evaluation of persistent urinary tract inflammation. Prior to referral, diphtheroid organisms had been cultured from a urine sample obtained by cystocentesis, and they were interpreted as sample contamination. Subsequent urine culture and gene sequencing identified Corynebacterium jeikeium, which was resistant to antibiotics and appeared to be the cause of the urinary tract infection.
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