Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Investigation of chlamydophilosis from naturally infected cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary science
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Wasissa, Madarina et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Pathology
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This study looked at a type of infection called chlamydophilosis in cats, which can cause eye and respiratory problems. Researchers observed three cats showing signs of this infection, especially recurring eye issues. They took samples from the cats to test for the infection and found it in both the samples and during a post-mortem exam of one cat that had died. The findings suggest that while some cats may not show symptoms, they can still carry the infection and spread it to others. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this disease and seek proper treatment to prevent ongoing health issues and costs.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: , formerly known asvar., is frequently associated with ocular, respiratory, and occasionally reproduction tract infections. Even though the infection is sometimes asymptomatic, it potentially results in a latent immunosuppressive infection. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify occurrences of feline chlamydophilosis, rarely reported in cats in Indonesia. METHODS: The observation was conducted in three cats with clinical signs ofinfection, particularly relapsing conjunctivitis. The cats' histories were recorded based on owners' information. Conjunctival swabs were sampled for cytology examination and molecular assay detection. A phylogenetic tree was generated using MEGA-X software to reveal group clustering. A post-mortem examination was performed on the cat that died during an examination. RESULTS: was detected in both cytological examination and polymerase chain reaction assay. The phylogenetic tree demonstrated that theisolated in this study clustered with several other isolates from the other countries.can be isolated from cats with different clinical manifestations and levels of severity. The chronic fatal infection demonstrated interstitial broncho-pneumonia under histopathological examination. CONCLUSIONS: Molecular assay ofis always recommended to obtain a definitive diagnosis of feline chlamydophilosis since the disease can have various clinical manifestations. Even though it may be subclinical and is often not fatal, an infected cat may be a carrier that could spread the pathogen in the surrounding environment. Serious disease management is suggested to avoid high costs associated with regularly relapsing disease.
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