Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat skin infection with Pseudomonas luteola causing panniculitis
By Milliron, Sarai M et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2021·Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pyogranulomatous panniculitis in a domestic cat associated with Pseudomonas luteola infection.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat was diagnosed with a skin condition called pyogranulomatous panniculitis, which is an inflammation of the fat layer under the skin, caused by an infection with Pseudomonas luteola, a type of bacteria. The cat had visible lesions that were confirmed through lab tests. After starting treatment with an antibiotic called marbofloxacin, the cat's skin lesions improved and resolved.
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Abstract
Pseudomonas luteola, a pathogen causing disease in humans, has in animals been reported only in rainbow trout and ferrets. This case report describes pyogranulomatous panniculitis in a cat associated with P. luteola infection. Organisms were seen histologically and identified with PCR and sequencing. Lesions resolved after treatment with marbofloxacin.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32991013/