Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with widespread Mycobacterium avium infection causing lethargy
By Barry, Maureen et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated Mycobacterium avium infection in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because it was lethargic and having trouble walking. The vet found an abdominal mass and pain in the lower back. Tests showed the presence of a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium avium, but despite treatment, the cat did not improve and was sadly euthanized. This case highlights the seriousness of infections caused by this bacteria in cats.
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Abstract
A domestic shorthair cat was presented for lethargy and ataxia. Clinical findings included an abdominal mass, lumbosacral pain, ataxia. Aspirates from the liver and lymph nodes revealed intracellular, negative-staining rods. Treatment for presumptive mycobacterium infection was unsuccessful and the cat was euthanized. Disseminated Mycobacterium avium was confirmed on culture.
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