Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat on cyclosporine develops severe Salmonella pneumonia and recovers
By Callegari, C et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2014·Department of Internal Medicine, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pneumonia associated with Salmonella spp. infection in a cat receiving cyclosporine.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat developed severe pneumonia after being infected with Salmonella, even though it didn't show any signs of gastrointestinal or skin issues. The cat had been receiving cyclosporine, a medication that can weaken the immune system, which may have made it more susceptible to this unusual lung infection. After diagnosis, the cat received appropriate treatment and made a full recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering Salmonella as a potential cause of lung problems in cats, especially those with weakened immune systems.
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Abstract
Salmonellosis is uncommon in cats, usually affects the gastrointestinal tract or skin, and can be fatal. This report describes a domestic shorthair cat with severe pneumonia caused by Salmonella spp. without accompanying gastrointestinal or skin manifestations, in which previous administration of cyclosporine may have played a permissive role in its development. Clinical and laboratory findings as well as follow-up are described from diagnosis until complete recovery. This unusual presentation serves to alert practitioners to consider Salmonella spp. as a possible cause of lung disease in cats, especially if immunocompromised.
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