Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with kidney infection treated and followed for over a year
By Thoresen, S I et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2002·Norwegian School of Veterinary Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up of bilateral, upper urinary tract infection (UTI) in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A female Birman cat was diagnosed with a serious urinary tract infection (UTI) affecting both kidneys, caused by a type of E. coli bacteria. The vet used ultrasound to examine her kidneys and took a sample of fluid for testing to confirm the infection. She received targeted antibiotics based on the test results, along with supportive care. Unfortunately, despite the extensive treatment over a year, the cat experienced a recurrence of the UTI.
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Abstract
A case of bilateral, upper urinary tract infection caused by haemolytic E coli in a female Birman cat is presented. Ultrasonographic examination of the kidneys documented changes in size, outline, echogenicity and architecture. Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of fluid from the renal pelvis was used to make the diagnosis. Fluid was submitted for culture and sensitivity and based on the results, antimicrobial therapy was initiated. The treatment was monitored over a 406-day follow-up period. Despite extensive treatment with specific antibiotics and supportive therapy, recurrence of urinary tract infection occurred.
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