Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with skin infection from Mycobacterium abscessus bacteria
By Jassies-van der Lee, A et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2009·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Localised pyogranulomatous dermatitis due to Mycobacterium abscessus in a cat: a case report.
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Plain-English summary
A cat was diagnosed with a skin infection called pyogranulomatous dermatitis, caused by a rare bacteria known as Mycobacterium abscessus. The vet confirmed the diagnosis through skin tests and cultures, which showed the presence of this unusual bacteria. This case is notable as it is the first reported instance of this type of infection in cats in Europe. Treatment details were not provided, but early diagnosis is crucial for managing such infections effectively.
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Abstract
A case of pyogranulomatous dermatitis, caused by Mycobacterium abscessus, an unusual opportunistic Mycobacterium spp., is described in a cat. Histopathological examination of the affected skin confirmed the diagnosis and Ziehl-Neelsen staining revealed acid-fast rods. A rapidly growing mycobacterium was found after culture on a Löwenstein-Jensen medium. Real-time polymerase chain reaction for the 16S rDNA (434bp) sequence and the sequence of the rpoB gene (359bp) revealed 99% and 100% matches, respectively, with M. abscessus. This is the first report of a feline infection caused by this organism in Europe.
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