Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Parasite infection common in cats with diarrhea in Poland 2020-2024
By Jańczak, Dawid et al.·Published in Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)·2025·Department of Infectious and Invasive Diseases and Veterinary Administration·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence ofAmong Cats in Poland Between 2020 and 2024.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A study found that 10.6% of cats in Poland tested positive for a common parasite that can cause diarrhea. The highest rates were seen in kittens under one year old, with nearly 15% of them affected. If your cat has diarrhea, especially if it's a young cat, it's important to talk to your veterinarian about this parasite as a possible cause. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage the symptoms effectively.
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Abstract
is a parasitic protozoan that causes large-bowel disorders in domestic cats worldwide. Between 2020 and 2024, 1606 feline stool samples were tested for. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence ofinfection among cats with diarrhea reported within the last 6 months, and to assess age and sex as risk factors forinfection. The diagnostic method of choice was nested PCR with modifications to reduce potential reaction inhibition. Overall,DNA was detected in 10.6% (170/1606) of cats, with the highest prevalence observed in animals younger than one year, 14.9% (106/711). This study confirms thatinfection is common in domestic cats in Poland. Therefore, this parasite should be included in the differential diagnosis protocol for feline patients with large-bowel diarrhea.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40430778/