Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats with immune-mediated anemia treated successfully
By Bacek, Lenore M & Macintire, Douglass K·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2011·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia with mycophenolate mofetil in two cats.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats with a serious condition called immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, where their immune system attacks their own red blood cells, were treated with a medication called mycophenolate mofetil (MMF). After starting this treatment, both cats showed improvement in their blood counts, indicating better health. Remarkably, there were no side effects from the medication, and both cats responded well to the therapy.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of oral mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) as an adjunctive therapy in 2 cats with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. CASE SERIES SUMMARY: Two cats suffering from presumptive primary immune mediated hemolytic were treated with MMF as part of their treatment regimens. Both cats had improved complete blood counts following therapy. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first reported use of oral MMF as adjunctive treatment for cats with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Outcome was favorable in both cats and no adverse effects were noted from the MMF.
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