Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe sudden pneumonia in a 12-year-old female cat
By Tondo, Luís Antônio Scalabrin et al.·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology·2024·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: ExPEC Acute fibrinonecrotizing pneumonia in a cat
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old spayed female cat was brought in because she was very tired and dehydrated. The vet found a lot of fluid in her chest, which was causing breathing problems. Tests showed that the fluid contained certain bacteria, indicating a serious lung infection. Despite being hospitalized for four days and receiving treatment, the cat sadly passed away. Other cats in the same home showed similar symptoms, suggesting a possible outbreak of illness among them.
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Abstract
A twelve-year-old spayed female cat presented with lethargy and dehydration. Severe pleural effusion was identified during thoracic cavity TFAST ultrasound. Samples of the effusion were submitted for cytology evaluation, and lymphocytic effusion with long-chained rods was diagnosed. The cat stayed hospitalized for 4 days, and despite treatment, the cat died. The other five cats within the same household presented similar clinical signs. The cat was submitted for post-mortem evaluation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v17i3p217-219