Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and treatment of Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum infection
By Reynolds, Caryn Alice & Lappin, Michael R·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2007·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: "Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum" infections in 21 client-owned cats.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 21 sick cats tested positive for a blood infection caused by "Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum," which can lead to symptoms like fever, loss of appetite, tiredness, and anemia. In this group, 13 cats were found to be anemic, with some having other health issues that could also cause anemia. However, for six cats, this infection was the only identified cause of their anemia. One cat recovered without treatment, while three others improved after being treated with doxycycline, sometimes along with prednisone.
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Abstract
Medical records were reviewed for 21 clinically ill cats testing positive for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of "Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum" in their blood. Fever, anorexia, lethargy, and anemia were among the most common abnormalities recorded. Thirteen cats were anemic; seven had evidence of other diseases that could have been the primary cause of anemia or activated hemoplasmosis. For six cats, "Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum" was the only recognizable cause of the anemia. Of these cats, anemia resolved in one cat without treatment and in three cats that were treated with doxycycline, with or without prednisone. Results of the study suggest that this hemoplasma species can be a primary pathogen in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17823473/