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Successful Management of Septic Splenitis in an Abyssinian Cat.
Martina Vecín Sancho1, Perrine Henry1, Mica Taylor1
1The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK.
Septic splenitis in cats is rare. This case study details successful treatment with splenectomy and targeted antibiotics (pradofloxacin) after initial antibiotic therapy failed, highlighting the importance of culture and sensitivity testing.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Septic splenitis is an uncommon diagnosis in veterinary medicine, with limited reports in cats, often associated with splenic abscesses or foreign bodies.
- This case presents a feline patient with clinical signs including lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, anemia, and an enlarged spleen.
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