Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with chronic skin ulcer caused by Rhodococcus equi infection
By Farias, M R et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2007·College of Veterinary Medicine, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cutaneous pyogranuloma in a cat caused by virulent Rhodococcus equi containing an 87 kb type I plasmid.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male domestic shorthaired cat had a persistent, swollen, and ulcerated lump on its right front leg. After examining tissue samples, the vet found that the cat had an infection caused by a specific type of bacteria called Rhodococcus equi. This type of infection can be serious, and the vet would likely recommend treatment with antibiotics to help clear the infection. It's important for pet owners to monitor any unusual lumps or sores on their pets and consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old intact male domestic shorthaired cat presented with a chronic, nodular, ulcerated, cutaneous lesion on the right thoracic limb. Histological and cytological examination revealed a pyogranulomatous inflammation with basophilic organisms in the macrophages. A virulent form of Rhodococcus equi containing an 87 kb type I (VapA) virulence plasmid was identified from cultures of biopsy samples. This report describes the clinicopathological features, plasmid profile and virulence of this case of R equi infection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17300450/