Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with nodules on nose and ear cured of Prototheca infection
By Endo, Sumiyo et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2010·Healthpet Animal Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The first case of feline Prototheca wickerhamii infection in Japan.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male domestic short-haired cat had nodules on his left ear and nose, which led to a visit to the vet. After a biopsy, doctors discovered an infection caused by Prototheca wickerhamii, a type of algae. The cat underwent surgery to remove the nodules, and after two months, he fully recovered with no signs of the nodules returning. This case is notable as it is the first reported instance of this infection in cats in Japan.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old castrated male domestic short-haired cat was presented with nodules on the left nasal wing and the left earflap. Prototheca cells were found after excision biopsy of one of the nodules located on the left earflap. The patient cat was generally in good condition without skin problems. Prototheca wickerhamii was isolated from all 6 masses after they were surgically nucleated. The cat was recovered two months after intervention with no recurrence of skin nodules. This report deals with the first case of feline protothecosis in Japan.
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