Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin infection from Mycobacterium massiliense in a cat
By Albini, S et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2007·Institut fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Cutaneous atypical mycobacteriosis due to Mycobacterium massiliense in a cat].
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat developed skin lesions after a possible injury, leading to a diagnosis of cutaneous atypical mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium massiliense, a type of bacteria found in soil and water. The cat showed signs of infection, including swelling and redness around the affected area. Treatment involved antibiotics specifically targeting the infection, which helped clear up the lesions over time. The cat's condition improved significantly with the appropriate care.
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Abstract
Fast growing mycobacteria are saprophytic bacteria that prevail in water and soil. They are opportunistic pathogens and may cause various infections if gaining entry into the body through a trauma. We herein describe the clinical presentation, pathology and diagnosis of the first case of cutaneous atypical mycobacteriosis due to Mycobacterium massiliense in a cat.
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