In:
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Vol. 224, No. 10 ( 2004-05-01), p. 1623-1629
Abstract:
Objective —To evaluate characteristics of a large epidemic
of sporotrichosis in cats. Design -—Retrospective study. Animals -—347 cats with naturally acquired infection
with Sporothrix schenckii . Procedure —Medical records were reviewed for data
regarding clinical, mycologic, histopathologic, and routine hematologic and serum biochemical findings;
assays for FIV-specific antibodies and FeLV antigen; antifungal treatment; and follow-up. Results —Lesions varied from small papules to extensive
zones of necrosis. Ten cats had no skin lesions, 114 had skin lesions at a single site, 86 had skin lesions in
2 sites, and 137 had skin lesions in 3 or more sites. Respiratory tract signs were observed in 154 cats and
were the most frequent extracutaneous sign. Anemia, leukocytosis with neutrophilia, hypoalbuminemia, and
hyperglobulinemia were the main blood abnormalities. Antibodies against FIV were detected in 28 cats, FeLV
antigen was detected in 2 cats, and both were detected in 1 cat among 142 cats tested. During the study,
118 cats were lost to follow-up and 124 died. Of 266 cats that were treated, 68 were cured. Complete healing
of the lesions was observed regardless of the presence of extracutaneous signs, general condition, treatment
schedule, or coinfection with FIV. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance —Feline
sporotrichosis was evident in subclinical to severe forms; however, cats can respond well to regular and
prolonged antifungal treatment. ( J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;224:1623–1629)
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0003-1488
DOI:
10.2460/javma.2004.224.1623
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Publication Date:
2004
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2904887-4
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