Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with severe Mycoplasma pneumonia and breathing failure recovers
By Trow, Amy V et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2008·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary mycoplasma pneumonia associated with reversible respiratory failure in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A young adult cat was brought in for serious breathing problems and was diagnosed with pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma bacteria. The veterinarian provided intensive care, including mechanical ventilation and antibiotics like doxycycline. Thanks to this aggressive treatment, the cat made a full recovery from the severe lung issues.
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Abstract
A young adult cat was evaluated for respiratory failure. Diagnostic testing, including computed tomography and culture, documented a primary Mycoplasma species pneumonia. The cat was treated aggressively with supportive care, including mechanical ventilation and appropriate antibiotics including doxycycline, and made a complete recovery. This is a unique case in respect of the severity of the Mycoplasma species pneumonia as well as the cat's recovery from severe lung injury.
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