Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Disseminated melioidosis infection in two cats
By O'Brien, C R et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2003·University Veterinary Centre Sydney, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated melioidosis in two cats.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats were diagnosed with melioidosis, a serious infection, after showing concerning symptoms. The first cat had jaundice and anemia but sadly passed away from severe sepsis despite receiving a blood transfusion and other supportive care. The second cat developed neurological issues and died a few days later; it likely had an infected wound that contributed to the illness. Both cats may have contracted the infection while living in Malaysia and northern Australia, possibly due to stress from moving. Unfortunately, neither cat survived, highlighting the severity of this disease in felines.
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Abstract
Melioidosis was diagnosed in two cats at necropsy. The first cat presented with jaundice and anaemia but died of overwhelming sepsis soon after admission, despite blood transfusion and other supportive measures. The second cat died several days after developing neurological signs; an infected digital wound may have been the primary focus of infection in this patient. The cats had presumably acquired the infection in Malaysia and northern Australia, respectively, and in both cases disease may have represented reactivation of a latent infection brought on by the stress of relocation. The epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of melioidosis are discussed from a feline perspective.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12670433/