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Candida albicans urocystitis in a cat.
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1314.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|February 25, 1992
Summary
A cat with Candida albicans urocystitis, linked to urethral stricture and antibiotic use, was successfully treated. Treatment involved surgical repair and antifungal medication, resolving the fungal infection.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Urethral strictures in cats can predispose to urinary tract infections.
- Antibiotic administration can disrupt the normal flora, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic fungal infections like Candida albicans.
Observation:
- A feline patient presented with clinical signs of urocystitis.
- Diagnostic workup, including fungal urine culture, confirmed Candida albicans as the causative agent.
- The patient also exhibited anorexia, severe weight loss, dehydration, and renal disease.
Findings:
- Surgical correction of the urethral stricture was performed.
- Antifungal treatment with 5-fluorocytosine was initiated.
- Resolution of Candida albicans urocystitis was achieved post-treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in complex urocystitis cases, especially in cats with predisposing factors.
- Successful management involved a multi-modal approach addressing both the anatomical defect and the infection.
- Enteral nutritional support was crucial for managing secondary complications like severe weight loss.