Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pyothorax with Mycoplasma and Arcanobacterium in a kitten
By Gulbahar, M Y & Gurturk, KĀ·Published in Australian veterinary journalĀ·2002Ā·Department of PathologyĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Pyothorax associated with a Mycoplasma sp and Arcanobacterium pyogenes in a kitten.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 1-month-old female Van kitten was found to have pyothorax, which is a serious condition where fluid builds up in the chest cavity, causing breathing difficulties. During examination, the vet discovered about 50 mL of reddish-brown fluid in the kitten's chest, and tests revealed the presence of bacteria called Mycoplasma and Arcanobacterium pyogenes. Unfortunately, the kitten did not survive, highlighting the severity of this condition and the need for prompt veterinary care when respiratory issues arise.
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Abstract
Pyothorax associated with a Mycoplasma sp and Arcanobacterium pyogenes was diagnosed at necropsy in a 1-month-old female Van kitten. The pleural cavity contained approximately 50 mL of blood-tinged, reddish-brown, nonodourous fluid bilaterally. Gram positive coccobacilli were seen in the exudate from necrotic plaques on the pleurae. Mycoplasma sp and A pyogenes were isolated from a sample of the fluid in the pleural cavity. The concomitant presence of Mycoplasma sp and A pyogenes could be considered another variation on the polymicrobial nature of pyothorax and associated pleural lesions in cats.
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