Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fungal infection caused gastrostomy tube failure in a 13-year-old cat
By Boutilier, Pam & Carr, Anthony·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fungal colonization and failure of a long-term gastrostomy tube in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old cat had a feeding tube placed for long-term nutrition, but after 175 days, the tube failed due to fungal growth. The fungus, Candida krusei, was found to be the cause of the failure, which is something that can happen with feeding tubes in both cats and humans. It's important for pet owners to know that feeding tubes can develop infections over time, leading to complications. If your cat has a feeding tube, regular check-ups with your veterinarian can help catch any issues early.
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Abstract
Candida krusei was isolated from a gastrostomy tube that failed 175 d after placement in a 13-year-old cat. Fungal colonization of gastrostomy tubes is common in humans and a contributor to tube failure. Veterinarians should be aware of this phenomenon in patients that have long-term indwelling feeding tubes.
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