Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat lost vision from Enterococcus faecalis eye infection
By Donzel, E et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2014·Université, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Enterococcus faecalis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was brought to the vet because he was losing his vision and was also running a fever, feeling lethargic, and not eating. The vet found inflammation in both eyes and identified a bacterial infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis. After starting treatment with antibiotics, the inflammation improved, but unfortunately, the cat's vision loss was permanent. This case is notable as it's the first reported instance of this type of eye infection in a cat caused by this specific bacteria.
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Abstract
A three-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented for loss of vision associated with hyperthermia, lethargy and anorexia. Ophthalmic examination revealed a bilateral panuveitis. Cytological examination of aqueous and vitreous humours was performed and revealed a suppurative inflammation associated with numerous cocci. Enterococcus faecalis was identified by bacterial culture from aqueous and vitreous humour. No primary infection site was identified. Active uveitis resolved after systemic antibiotic therapy, but the vision loss was permanent. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis secondary to E. faecalis infection in a cat.
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