Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Capnocytophaga bacteria found in cat with chronic sinus and nose
By Frey, Erin et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2003·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Capnocytophaga sp. isolated from a cat with chronic sinusitis and rhinitis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with chronic sinusitis and rhinitis (inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages) had a specific type of bacteria called Capnocytophaga sp. isolated from its throat swab. While Capnocytophaga bacteria are known to be important for human health, their impact on pets like cats and dogs hasn't been clearly established. This case highlights the need for specialized techniques to identify these bacteria in pets, as they may be involved in respiratory issues. The cat's treatment details were not provided, but this finding suggests that there could be more to learn about these bacteria in relation to pet health.
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Abstract
A Capnocytophaga sp. was inadvertently isolated from a cat with chronic sinusitis and rhinitis when cytopathic effects were observed in Crandall-Reese feline kidney cells that had been inoculated with oropharyngeal swab samples. Although Capnocytophaga spp. are of considerable zoonotic importance, their clinical relevance for dogs or cats has not been established. However, failure to do so may be attributed to the infrequent use of specialized isolation techniques that are required to grow Capnocytophaga spp. To our knowledge, successful isolation of these organisms from a cat with nasopharyngeal disease has not been reported.
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