Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with abdominal skin infection caused by Nocardia abscessus
By Legain, Mélanie et al.·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2023·Université de Lyon VetAgro Sup, Interactions Cells Environment Marcy l'Etoile France, France·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: First report of Nocardia abscessus panniculitis in a cat
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed domestic shorthaired cat was brought in for swelling and infection in her belly. Tests showed she had a rare bacterial infection called Nocardia abscessus. The vet treated her with a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid for 11 months. After treatment, her skin condition improved significantly, and she showed no signs of relapse five months after finishing the medication. This case highlights a unique infection in cats and how it can be effectively treated.
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Abstract
Abstract A 10‐year‐old, spayed, domestic, shorthaired cat was referred for cellulitis of the abdominal wall. Histopathological examination of cutaneous biopsies revealed nodular to diffuse pyogranulomatous dermatitis and panniculitis with tissue grains. Nocardia abscessus was identified via 16s rRNA PCR. Susceptibility testing showed that the isolated bacteria was susceptible to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, which was prescribed for 11 months. Successive controls showed a progressive resolution of cutaneous signs, and no relapse was seen 5 months after treatment termination. This case report describes the first case of N. abscessus infection in a cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.729