Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Muscle spasm and nerve test changes in two cats with local tetanus
By Bianchi, Ezio et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·University of Parma, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Changes in electromyography and F wave responses in two cats with presumed local tetanus: implications for diagnosis and prognosis.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats were diagnosed with focal tetanus, which caused severe muscle spasms in their legs and neck. One cat had spasms mainly in its back legs, while the other experienced spasms in its front legs and face. Tests showed abnormal electrical activity in their muscles, which helped the veterinarians understand the severity of the condition. The findings from these tests may help predict how well the cats will recover. Treatment details were not specified, but early diagnosis is crucial for a better outcome.
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Abstract
Two cases of focal tetanus in the cat are described. Clinical findings included severe muscular spasms of the pelvic limbs in one cat, and involvement of the thoracic limbs and muscles of the neck and face in the other. Electromyography in both cats showed spontaneous activity characterised by the presence of motor unit potentials. F waves, never previously reported in focal tetanus in animals, showed significantly increased F/M amplitude ratio in both cats and increased F wave duration in one cat. The electrodiagnostic findings provided relevant diagnostic and, possibly, prognostic information.
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