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Cat with skin lesions in Texas - could it be leishmaniasis?
By Craig, T M et al.·Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene·1986·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dermal leishmaniasis in a Texas cat.
Plain-English summary
A male long-haired domestic cat from Uvalde, Texas, was found to have skin lesions on his ear due to a condition called leishmaniasis, which is caused by a parasite. The vet confirmed the diagnosis by identifying the parasite in the cat's skin samples. This type of leishmaniasis is similar to what has been seen in recent human cases in the area. Treatment details were not provided, but it's important for pet owners to consult their veterinarian if they notice unusual skin issues in their cats.
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Abstract
Leishmaniasis was diagnosed by demonstrating amastigotes of Leishmania from dermal lesions on the ear of a male long-haired domestic cat from Uvalde, Texas. Leishmania from the cat were propagated in Syrian hamsters, bovine macrophages, and in NNN medium. The organism, in the L. mexicana complex, is apparently the same as that reported from recent human cases in the same area.
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