Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using 16S rRNA to ID Mycoplasma in cats with ulcerative keratitis
By Gray, Larry D et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2005·TriHealth Laboratories and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical use of 16S rRNA gene sequencing to identify Mycoplasma felis and M. gateae associated with feline ulcerative keratitis.
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Plain-English summary
Seven cats with eye problems, specifically ulcerative keratitis (a painful eye condition), were brought in for treatment. Routine tests revealed two types of bacteria, Mycoplasma felis and Mycoplasma gateae, which were causing the infections. By identifying these specific bacteria, veterinarians were able to provide targeted treatment rather than using a general approach. This more precise therapy likely improved the cats' recovery from their eye issues.
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Abstract
Routine bacterial cultures of corneal scrapings from seven cats with either ulcerative feline keratitis, keratomalacia, or both yielded colonies which were identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing as Mycoplasma felis (six cases) and Mycoplasma gateae (one case). Identification of the pathogens allowed the use of less empirical and more organism-specific therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16000470/