Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat in Rio with urinary Capillaria infection and cystitis signs
By Guimarães, Andresa et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports·2020·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Urinary capillariosis in a cat from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Clinical, morphological and phylogenetic characterization.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female cat from Brazil was brought to the vet because she was lethargic and not eating well. Tests showed she had a rare urinary infection caused by Capillaria worms, which was confirmed by finding their eggs in her urine. The vet treated her with fenbendazole, a deworming medication, for five days. After treatment, her symptoms improved, and she was expected to recover fully.
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Abstract
Capillaria spp. infections of the urinary tract of domestic carnivores are uncommon worldwide. Infections are rarely diagnosed and are typically asymptomatic. This study aimed to evaluate a case of capillariosis in a cat from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A seven-year-old female cat with apathy and reduced appetite was presented. Urine analysis revealed C. plica eggs in urine sediment, and cystitis was evidenced by the presence of bacteria, pyuria, proteinuria and hematuria. The subject was treated with 50 mg/kg fenbendazole for five days. Urine samples were frozen for molecular analysis and species confirmation. Polymerase chain reaction for amplification of the 18S rRNA gene followed by sequencing confirmed the occurrence of Capillaria sp. There has been limited phylogenetic study of Capillaria spp. in cats, so further studies are needed to identify the species present in different locations and associated with feline pathogenesis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32448522/