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Duodenal perforation caused by Rhizomucor species in a cat.
- Source :
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Journal of feline medicine and surgery [J Feline Med Surg] 2011 Mar; Vol. 13 (3), pp. 205-7. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Unlabelled: CLINICAL SUMMARY: A 7-month-old female Persian cat presented with gastrointestinal (GI) necrosis and perforation caused by Rhizomucor species. Unfortunately, the cat died of bacterial peritonitis and sepsis before a definitive diagnosis, based on histopathology and fungal culture, was achieved.<br />Practical Relevance: This appears to be the first reported case of GI disease caused by Rhizomucor species in a cat. Mucorales infections typically cause acute and rapidly progressive disease. As illustrated by this case, clinicians should be alert to the potentially fatal consequences of an opportunistic Rhizomucor species infection in their feline patients.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 ISFM and AAFP. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Animals
Cats
Duodenal Diseases microbiology
Fatal Outcome
Female
Intestinal Perforation microbiology
Mucormycosis complications
Opportunistic Infections veterinary
Cat Diseases microbiology
Duodenal Diseases veterinary
Intestinal Perforation veterinary
Mucormycosis veterinary
Rhizomucor isolation & purification
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-2750
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21338945
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2011.01.013