Vagococcus lutrae Isolation in a Cat with Feline Urological Syndrome in Italy: A Case Report
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Vagococcus lutrae, an emerging pathogen, was identified in a cat's urinary tract. This bacterium carries multiple antibiotic resistance genes, highlighting potential risks in veterinary medicine.
Area Of Science
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Antimicrobial Resistance
Background
- Vagococcus lutrae is an emerging pathogen with limited reports in human and animal infections.
- Previous isolations include Eurasian otter, largemouth bass, and a pig with a urinary tract infection.
- V. lutrae may be underestimated due to identification challenges and could contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Purpose Of The Study
- To report the first isolation of Vagococcus lutrae from a cat's urinary tract.
- To characterize the antibiotic resistance profile of the isolated V. lutrae strain.
Main Methods
- Urine culture from a cat with feline urological syndrome.
- Identification of bacterial isolate.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing to determine resistance genes.
Main Results
- Vagococcus lutrae was isolated from the urine of a cat undergoing surgery for urological issues.
- The V. lutrae strain exhibited resistance to multiple antibiotic classes, including aminoglycoside, lincosamide, macrolide, and tetracycline.
Conclusions
- This case represents the first documented instance of V. lutrae in a feline urinary tract infection.
- The presence of multidrug-resistant V. lutrae in cats warrants further investigation into its prevalence and clinical significance.
- Findings underscore the potential for V. lutrae to act as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes in veterinary settings.
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