Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two cases of Cytauxzoon felis infection in domestic cats
By Wang, Jin-Lei et al.·Published in Clinical microbiology reviews·2017·Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, China·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Two Tales of Cytauxzoon felis Infections in Domestic Cats.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat infected with Cytauxzoon felis, a parasite spread by tick bites, can show severe symptoms and has historically faced a grim prognosis, often dying within 9 to 15 days. However, recent findings indicate that some cats can survive this infection, suggesting that there may be different strains of the parasite with varying effects on health. Understanding these differences is crucial for improving diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for infected cats. With better knowledge, veterinarians can help more cats recover from this once-fatal disease.
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Abstract
Cytauxzoonosis is an emerging infectious disease that affects wild felids as well as the domestic cat; it is caused by the apicomplexan protozoan parasites belonging to the genus.is the species of major concern, whose transmission occurs via the bite of an infected tick. Cytauxzoonosis of the domestic cat has historically been considered uniformly fatal, with a short course of illness, and most domestic cats die within 9 to 15 days postinfection. However, increasing evidence of domestic cats survivinginfection suggests the existence of different strains with various levels of pathogenicity. Although wild felids are considered natural reservoirs for this parasite, a number of studies suggest that domestic cats that have survived nonlethal infections may serve as an additional reservoir. The current article comprehensively reviews the parasite and its life cycle, geographic distribution, genetic variability, and pathogenesis, as well as host immunology and the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infection in the domestic cat. This information should provide a basis for better understanding the parasite as well as the pathogenesis of the disease.
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