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ArticleBMC veterinary research2024

Osteomyelitis by Microsporum canis and Staphylococcus spp. in cat (Felis catus) - case report.

Fernanda O Soares, Isabel R Rosado, Marcus V C Sousa, Carolyne F Dumont, Joely F F Bittar, Ian Martin, Marcelo E Beletti, Roberta T Melo, Endrigo G L Alves

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Article in BMC veterinary research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Fernanda O SoaresHospital Veterinário Uniube, Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Isabel R RosadoHospital Veterinário Uniube, Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Marcus V C SousaLaboratório de Patologia Animal - PAVET, Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Carolyne F DumontLaboratório de Epidemiologia Molecular - LEPIMOL, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. carolfdumont@gmail.com.
Joely F F BittarHospital Veterinário Uniube, Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Ian MartinHospital Veterinário Uniube, Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Marcelo E BelettiLaboratório de Epidemiologia Molecular - LEPIMOL, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Roberta T MeloLaboratório de Epidemiologia Molecular - LEPIMOL, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Endrigo G L AlvesHospital Veterinário Uniube, Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Universidade de Uberaba · BRUniversidade Federal de Uberlândia · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStaphylococcus spp and Microsporum canis are zoonotic microorganisms which can cause infections and systemic diseases. The bone infection is usually caused by invasion of pathogen through the hematologic route. Mixed osteomyelitis caused by bacteria and fungi is rare, and to date, there have been no reports of mixed osteomyelitis with Staphylococcus spp. and Microsporum canis. CASE PRESENTATION: This essay reports an atypical presentation of mixed osteomyelitis (Staphylococcus spp. and Microsporum canis) in a domestic cat. A 15-month-old female Persian cat was presented to a veterinary service; the main complaint was the appearance of a nodule in the mandibular ventral rostral region. A radiographic exam performed on the animal showed proliferative and osteolytic bone lesions. The patient was submitted to a biopsy for histopathological evaluation, along with bacterial and fungal cultures. Results showed mixed osteomyelitis by Staphylococcus spp. and Microsporum canis. Microbial Sensitivity Test was performed to choose a more suitable treatment. Two surgical procedures were executed to resect and curette the lesion, and treatments with anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and antifungal drugs were established, showing a positive clinical evolution. After 8 months of treatment, the patient's owner moved to a different city, and the animal was seen by other veterinarians, who followed along with the same treatment. However, due to complications and a diminishing quality of life over 4 years of diagnosis, the patient was euthanized.

conclusionGiven the above, mixed osteomyelitis is difficult to treat and can cause losses of life quality resulting death, especially in infections where M. canis is the agent causing the disease. Bacterial osteomyelitis is more frequently reported. But the lack of investigation of microorganisms other than bacteria, such as fungal cases, may imply in underdiagnosed cases. Treatment of osteomyelitis can be difficult considering the difficulties in isolating the pathological agent, resistance to the drug used, prolonged treatment time, and cost.

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Cat DiseasesDermatomycosesMicrosporumOsteomyelitisAnimalsAntifungal AgentsCatsFemaleQuality of LifeAntifungal AgentsDomestic catMandibleMicrobial sensitivity testOsteomyelitis

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PMCPMC10875912
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