Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with pyogranulomatous skin disease and cellulitis
By Patel, A·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pyogranulomatous skin disease and cellulitis in a cat caused by Rhodococcus equi.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female domestic shorthaired cat was brought in with skin problems, specifically pyogranulomatous skin disease and cellulitis, caused by an infection with Rhodococcus equi. This type of infection is unusual in cats and presented differently than in other reported cases. The vet confirmed the diagnosis through tests on a sample taken from the cat's skin. Treatment details were not specified, but addressing the infection is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
This report describes a case of Rhodococcus equi infection causing pyogranulomatous skin disease and cellulitis in a two-year-old female domestic shorthaired cat. The case differed from previously reported cases in cats in its clinical presentation and in the locations of the lesions, which were similar to those seen in horses. The presence of an intracellular organism was confirmed by cytology and on histopathology. The aetiological diagnosis was confirmed by routine biochemical tests specific for R. equi on a pure isolate obtained from a biopsy specimen. The report also reviews the literature of the documented feline cases and discusses the common pitfalls in the diagnosis of such infections.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11916057/