Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bartonella antibodies and DNA found in cat eye fluid
By Lappin, M R et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2000·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bartonella spp antibodies and DNA in aqueous humour of cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of cats with eye inflammation (uveitis) had tests done to check for Bartonella bacteria, which can affect the eyes. Out of 49 cats with uveitis, seven showed signs of Bartonella antibodies in their eye fluid, while none of the healthy cats had these antibodies. Additionally, the bacteria were found in the eye fluid of three of the uveitis-affected cats. This suggests that Bartonella can infect the eyes of some cats and may be a cause of uveitis. Treatment options for uveitis often include anti-inflammatory medications and addressing any underlying infections.
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Abstract
Bartonella spp antibodies were measured in the serum and aqueous humour of cats with and without uveitis and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for Bartonella spp DNA was performed on aqueous humour from most of the cats. Serum and aqueous humour were assayed from 49 client-owned cats with uveitis, 49 healthy shelter cats, and nine cats experimentally inoculated with either B henselae or B clarridgeiae, 454 days after inoculation. An aqueous antibody coefficient (C value) was calculated for cats positive for Bartonella spp antibodies in the aqueous humour. Ocular production of Bartonella spp IgG (C value >1) was detected in seven of 49 cats with uveitis, none of 49 healthy shelter cats, and four of nine experimentally inoculated cats. The organism was detected by PCR in the aqueous humour of three of 24 cats with uveitis, one of 49 healthy shelter cats, and four of nine experimentally inoculated cats. Bartonella spp infect the eyes of some cats following natural exposure or experimental inoculation and may cause uveitis in some cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11716593/