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Localised pyogranulomatous dermatitis due to Mycobacterium abscessus in a cat: a case report
A Jassies-van der Lee1, D J Houwers, N Meertens
1Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 108, 3584 CM, Utrecht, The Netherlands. A.Jassies-vanderLee@uu.nl
Veterinary Journal (London, England : 1997)
|December 18, 2007
Summary
A cat was diagnosed with pyogranulomatous dermatitis due to Mycobacterium abscessus, an opportunistic pathogen. This marks the first European feline case of this rare mycobacterial infection.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Mycobacterium abscessus is an opportunistic pathogen.
- Feline mycobacterial infections are uncommon.
- This study describes a novel feline case.
Observation:
- A cat presented with pyogranulomatous dermatitis.
- Histopathology revealed acid-fast rods consistent with mycobacteria.
- Ziehl-Neelsen staining confirmed the presence of acid-fast bacilli.
Findings:
- Culture identified a rapidly growing mycobacterium.
- Molecular identification confirmed Mycobacterium abscessus.
- Genetic analysis showed 99-100% sequence identity with M. abscessus.
Implications:
- This case expands the known host range for Mycobacterium abscessus.
- It highlights the importance of considering unusual mycobacteria in feline dermatological cases.
- This is the first reported case of M. abscessus infection in a cat in Europe.
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