Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with duodenal hole from Rhizomucor fungal infection
By Cunha, Simone C S et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Clí, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Duodenal perforation caused by Rhizomucor species in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old female Persian cat was brought in with severe gastrointestinal issues, which were later found to be caused by a fungal infection from Rhizomucor species. Unfortunately, the cat's condition rapidly worsened, leading to complications like bacterial peritonitis and sepsis, and she sadly did not survive. This case highlights the seriousness of fungal infections in cats and the need for prompt veterinary attention when gastrointestinal symptoms arise.
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Abstract
UNLABELLED: CLINICAL SUMMARY: A 7-month-old female Persian cat presented with gastrointestinal (GI) necrosis and perforation caused by Rhizomucor species. Unfortunately, the cat died of bacterial peritonitis and sepsis before a definitive diagnosis, based on histopathology and fungal culture, was achieved. PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: This appears to be the first reported case of GI disease caused by Rhizomucor species in a cat. Mucorales infections typically cause acute and rapidly progressive disease. As illustrated by this case, clinicians should be alert to the potentially fatal consequences of an opportunistic Rhizomucor species infection in their feline patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21338945/