Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Infection on my hand from my cat - what to know
By McCabe, S J et al.·Published in The Journal of hand surgery·1987·Department of Surgery, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mycoplasma infection of the hand acquired from a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This case report discusses a rare infection in a person's hand caused by mycoplasma, a tiny organism that can live on its own and has been known to cause illness in humans for about 25 years. In this instance, the infection was linked to contact with an infected cat. The report details how the infection appeared, what doctors found during surgery, and how it was treated. This type of infection in humans from a cat has not been documented before. Overall, the treatment was successful in addressing the infection.
Abstract
Mycoplasmas, the smallest known organism capable of a free existence, have been recognized as human pathogens for 25 years. However, a soft tissue cellulitis caused by a mycoplasma has never been reported in a human subject. This case report of a mycoplasma infection of the hand acquired from an infected cat describes the clinical presentation, operative findings, mycoplasmology, and treatment of this infection.
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