Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Metaphyseal bone infection in young Abyssinian cat
By Bradley, W A·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2003·Ku-ring-gai Veterinary Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Metaphyseal osteomyelitis in an immature Abyssinian cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A young Abyssinian cat was diagnosed with a rare bone infection called metaphyseal osteomyelitis, which affected the area near its wrist. The infection was likely caused by bacteria that entered the bone through the bloodstream. The veterinarian treated the cat successfully with surgery to remove the infected tissue and antibiotics to fight the infection. After treatment, the cat recovered well and was able to return to normal activities.
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Abstract
Metaphyseal osteomyelitis is a rarely described condition in small animals, especially the cat. Infection, most commonly Staphylococcus sp, is considered to occur in the metaphyseal region of the immature animal due to vascular anomalies that predispose to the haematogenous seeding of bacteria in this area. There is also speculation that the characteristics of the bacteria that allow them to adhere to cartilage matrix, rather than vascular linings and erythrocytes, may provide an advantage for colonisation in the metaphysis, resulting in infection. This case describes the successful management of a case of distal radial metaphyseal osteomyelitis in an immature cat using surgical intervention and antibacterial therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15080471/