Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with lung infection caused by Rhodococcus bacteria
By Passamonti, Fabrizio et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Department of Pathology, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pulmonary rhodococcosis in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was diagnosed with a rare lung infection caused by a bacteria called Rhodococcus equi, which is usually found in horses but can also affect other animals. The cat showed signs of severe pneumonia, which is a serious condition that can make it hard for pets to breathe. This case is notable because it's the first report of this type of infection in cats in Italy. Treatment details weren't specified, but early diagnosis and appropriate care are crucial for recovery from such infections.
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Abstract
Feline Rhodococcus equi infection is rare, despite the bacteria is widespread in the environment. R equi infection is typically observed in equine species but the infection has also been reported in dogs, cats and other domestic animals. There are a few reports regarding pulmonary R equi infection in cats and the disease appears to be limited to the skin and the subcutaneous tissue. This report describes the pathological, microbiological and the virulence features associated with an acute necrosuppurative pneumonia in a cat. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of feline pulmonary R equi infection in Italy.
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