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Urinary Tract Infection in a Small Animal Model: Transurethral Catheterization of Male and Female Mice
Published on: December 1, 2017
An isolated cryptococcal urinary tract infection in a cat.
1Veterinary Specialists of Rochester/Animal Emergency Service, 825 White Spruce Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14623, USA.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|September 3, 2008
Summary
A cat with urinary tract issues was diagnosed with a cryptococcal infection. Treatment with fluconazole resolved the infection and clinical signs, demonstrating effective therapy for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Cryptococcal urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncommon in felines.
- Domestic shorthaired cats can present with urinary signs like stranguria and pollakiuria.
- Concurrent chronic renal failure can complicate diagnosis and treatment.
Observation:
- A male domestic shorthaired cat presented with stranguria and pollakiuria.
- Cytological and fungal culture confirmed a cryptococcal UTI.
- No systemic cryptococcal involvement was detected.
Findings:
- Oral fluconazole therapy led to resolution of clinical signs within 2 weeks.
- Negative urine cultures after 6 months indicated successful eradication of the fungal infection.
- The cat had concurrent chronic renal failure, which did not preclude successful UTI treatment.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of cryptococcal UTI is crucial for effective treatment in cats.
- Fluconazole is an effective treatment for feline cryptococcal UTIs.
- Successful management of cryptococcal UTIs is possible even in cats with concurrent diseases like chronic renal failure.
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