Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat urinary tract infection with Corynebacterium urealyticum
By Cavana, Paola et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2008·Department of Animal Pathology, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Corynebacterium urealyticum urinary tract infection in a cat with urethral obstruction.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A young cat with a urethral obstruction was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection caused by Corynebacterium urealyticum, a rare and antibiotic-resistant bacterium. The cat showed symptoms related to the obstruction, and after careful testing, the bacteria were found in two urine samples. The veterinarian treated the infection successfully with a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, leading to a positive recovery. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for urinary infections in cats, especially those with existing urinary issues.
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Abstract
Corynebacterium urealyticum is an uncommon cause of urinary tract infections in cats. However, it is difficult to diagnose and if left untreated it may result in irreversible bladder lesions. C urealyticum is a multiantibiotic-resistant bacterium whose culture requires special care. Risk factors for the occurrence of this infection include urological procedures, foreign bodies, bladder mucosa abnormalities, immuno-suppressed states and antibiotic treatment. This report describes an unusual case of C urealyticum urinary infection in a young cat with pre-existing urethral obstruction. C urealyticum was isolated in pure cultures from two urine samples. Clinical and ultrasound features, results of the urinalysis and urine culture are described as well as therapeutic treatment and eventual favourable outcome to treatment with amoxycillin-clavulanic acid.
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