Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chlamydophilosis infection causing eye problems in cats
By Wasissa, Madarina et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2021·Department of Clinical Pathology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Investigation of chlamydophilosis from naturally infected cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of cats in Indonesia showed signs of eye problems, specifically relapsing conjunctivitis, which led to a diagnosis of chlamydophilosis, an infection that can cause respiratory issues as well. One cat unfortunately died during the examination, and further tests confirmed the presence of the infection. The study highlighted the importance of using molecular tests to accurately diagnose this disease, as it can sometimes be mild or even asymptomatic. Managing this infection is crucial to prevent it from becoming a recurring issue and to reduce costs for pet owners.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34423603/