Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline blood infections from mycoplasmas in Istanbul
By Cetinkaya, Handan et al.·Published in Acta parasitologica·2016·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular detection and prevalence of feline hemotropic mycoplasmas in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that nearly 20% of domestic cats in Istanbul, Turkey, tested positive for blood infections caused by Mycoplasma species, which can lead to anemia and other health issues. The most common type detected was Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum, with some cats having multiple infections. This research highlights the importance of using advanced testing methods like PCR for accurate diagnosis. If your cat shows signs of lethargy, weakness, or pale gums, it’s a good idea to discuss these findings with your veterinarian for appropriate testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate Mycoplasma spp. species in blood samples of the domestic cats from the province of Istanbul, Turkey. Three hundred eighty four blood samples of client-owned cats were used for the identification of Mycoplasma haemofelis (Mhf), Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum (CMhm) and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis (CMt) by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) assays. Out of 384 blood samples, 74 (19.3%) were positive for one of Mycoplasma species. The total prevalence of Mhf, CMhm and CMt infections was 9.9%, 17.7% and 0.8% respectively. The most common species was CMhm. Co-infections were mostly with Mhf/CMhm and the frequency was 8.1%. Two cats were infected with three species. The current study was the first molecular prevalence study of hemotropic mycoplasmas in Istanbul, reporting the presence of CMt for the first time in Turkey. Prevalence of feline mycoplasma was notably high in Istanbul and PCR assay could be preferred rather than the microscopic examination for the diagnosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26751888/