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[Cerebral mucormycosis in the cat caused by Mucor pusillus]
Sabouraudia
|December 1, 1978
Abstract:
The pathologic examination of the brain of a pet cat, suspected of rabies, showed lesions of mucormycosis. The causal fungus, Mucor (Rhizomucor) pusillus was isolated and identified. The authors describe the lesions produced, the experimental pathogenicity for the rabbit and the morphologic and physiologic characteristics of the isolate.
Insights
A cat suspected of rabies was found to have mucormycosis, a fungal infection. The fungus Mucor (Rhizomucor) pusillus was identified as the cause, with lesions and pathogenicity studied.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Mycology
Background:
- Rabies is a critical differential diagnosis in feline neurological disease.
- Fungal infections can present with diverse clinical signs in domestic animals.
Observation:
- Pathologic examination of a cat brain revealed lesions consistent with mucormycosis, not rabies.
- The fungus Mucor (Rhizomucor) pusillus was isolated from the affected tissue.
Findings:
- The study details the specific lesions caused by Mucor (Rhizomucor) pusillus in the feline brain.
- Experimental inoculation demonstrated pathogenicity in rabbits.
- Morphologic and physiologic characteristics of the isolated fungus were documented.
Implications:
- This case highlights mucormycosis as a potential, albeit rare, cause of neurological signs in cats.
- Understanding the pathogenicity of Mucor (Rhizomucor) pusillus is crucial for veterinary diagnostics and treatment.
- Further research into feline fungal encephalopathies is warranted.