Mycoplasma haemofelis in a cat – a case report

Authors

  • Elissandra da Silveira
  • Mariana Caetano Pimentel
  • Sandra Márcia Tietz Marques

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v8n13.1741

Keywords:

Hemotropic mycoplasma, feline infectious anemia, PCR, hematological profile.

Abstract

Mycoplasma haemofelis is a potentially zoonotic pleomorphic bacterium that infects the erythrocytes of several domestic species. The present report describes the case of a female, 2-year-old, unspayed Persian cat with a history of anorexia, mild dehydration, prostration, body condition score between 1 and 2, lethargy, enlarged mandibular and popliteal lymph nodes, slightly pale mucosae, rectal temperature of 40.3ºC, concentrated urine, and moderate splenomegaly. The biochemical, blood test, and PCR results indicated infection by Mycoplasma haemofelis. The patient was cured with the administration of doxycycline and dexamethasone. 

Published

2015-09-09

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

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