Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with blood in urine caught Leptospira from dairy cattle farm
By Ojeda, Javier et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2018·Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evidence of interspecies transmission of pathogenic Leptospira between livestock and a domestic cat dwelling in a dairy cattle farm.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat living on a dairy farm was brought in because it was urinating blood. The vet found no physical abnormalities during the exam, but further tests revealed a bacterial infection and signs of leptospirosis, a disease caused by bacteria that can be transmitted from livestock. The cat's urine and blood tests confirmed the presence of Leptospira bacteria. This case highlights that cats on farms can carry and spread leptospirosis, which is important for controlling the disease in both pets and livestock.
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Abstract
A domestic cat dwelling in a dairy cattle farm with haematuria was referred for a physical examination. The examination showed no abnormalities therefore complementary exams were performed. Leukocytosis with neutrophilia, monocytosis and hyperproteinaemia were detected. The urine analysis showed a bacterial infection without ultrasound findings. Serological titers to Leptospira interrogans serovar Pomona and Autumnalis were detected. Molecular analysis demonstrated the presence of Leptospira spp. in urine. The findings were consistent with subclinical leptospirosis. The cattle herd had evidence of Leptospira infection. The microbiological exams confirmed the presence of the Leptospira spp. in urine and serum. According to the evidence presented in this study, cats that dwell within a dairy farm could play a role in the Leptospira infection epidemiologically. The importance of feline leptospirosis must be evaluated with leptospirosis control in livestock.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29962394/