Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with long-lasting skin nodules caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum
By Youssef, Sameh et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Department of Pathobiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pyogranulomatous panniculitis in a cat associated with infection by the Mycobacterium fortuitum/peregrinum group.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat had been showing nodules on her back for 10 months. After tests including tissue culture and examination of the affected tissue, the vet diagnosed her with pyogranulomatous panniculitis, an infection caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium fortuitum/peregrinum. The cat's treatment plan focused on managing the infection, and while the abstract does not specify the exact outcome, these types of infections typically require careful veterinary attention.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old, spayed female, American domestic shorthair was presented with a 10-month history of nodules on the dorsum. Diagnosis of pyogranulomatous panniculitis caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum/peregrinum group was achieved by using tissue culture, chromatography, and histopathologic examination. Pathological findings, diagnosis, and clinical management of the condition are discussed.
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