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Identification of Streptococcus suis in a cat with endomyocarditis

James Wood1, Krystle L Reagan2, Catherine Gunther-Harrington2

  • 1William R Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA.

JFMS Open Reports
|May 24, 2021
PubMed
Abstract

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This case study details a cat with fever and heart failure caused by Streptococcus suis bacteremia. Early diagnosis via blood culture and echocardiography is crucial for managing this emerging feline pathogen.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Streptococcus suis is an emerging pathogen with zoonotic potential.
  • Endomyocarditis is a serious cardiac condition affecting domestic animals.
  • Fever of unknown origin in cats can indicate underlying infectious or inflammatory processes.

Observation:

  • A 3-year-old cat presented with a prolonged fever and a heart murmur.
  • Thoracic radiography revealed congestive heart failure.
  • Echocardiography indicated endomyocarditis, with subsequent blood cultures identifying Streptococcus suis.

Findings:

  • The cat was diagnosed with Streptococcus suis bacteremia and endomyocarditis.
  • Despite treatment, the cat's condition deteriorated, leading to euthanasia.
  • This case represents the first reported instance of S. suis bacteremia associated with endomyocarditis in felines.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of blood cultures for diagnosing fever in cats.
  • Emphasizes echocardiography's role in monitoring hemodynamic changes in infective endocarditis.
  • Underscores the need for increased awareness of Streptococcus suis as a potential feline pathogen.
Keywords:
Endocarditisbacterialcardiac infectionmyocarditis

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