Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First natural Tritrichomonas foetus infection found in cat uterus
By Dahlgren, S S et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2007·Norwegian School of Veterinary Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First record of natural Tritrichomonas foetus infection of the feline uterus.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with a serious uterine infection called pyometra was found to have Tritrichomonas foetus, a parasite that can cause digestive issues. This was the first time this infection was reported in a cat's uterus, and it was also the first diagnosis of this parasite in animals in Norway. The diagnosis was confirmed through lab tests that examined the cat's tissues and genetic material. Treatment for pyometra typically involves surgery to remove the infected uterus, which can help the cat recover.
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Abstract
Tritrichomonas foetus was found in the uterus of a cat with pyometra and in the faeces of three other cats in the same household, one of which had chronic diarrhoea. This is the first report of a feline uterine infection with T. foetus and also the first time T. foetus has ever been diagnosed in animals in Norway. The diagnosis was made by microscopic examination and sequencing studies.
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