Duodenal Perforation Caused by Rhizomucor Species in a Cat

A 7-month-old female Persian cat presented with gastrointestinal (GI) necrosis and perforation caused by Rhizomucor species. Unfortunately, the cat died of bacterial peritonitis and sepsis before a definitive diagnosis, based on histopathology and fungal culture, was achieved. This appears to be the...

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Published in:Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2011-03, Vol.13 (3), p.205-207
Main Authors: Cunha, Simone C.S., Aguero, Christiane, Damico, Cristiane B., Corgozinho, Katia B., Souza, Heloisa J.M., Pimenta, Ana Luiza P., Marassi, Carla D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Case Report
Cat Diseases - microbiology
Cats
Duodenal Diseases - microbiology
Duodenal Diseases - veterinary
Fatal Outcome
Female
Intestinal Perforation - microbiology
Intestinal Perforation - veterinary
Mucormycosis - complications
Mucormycosis - veterinary
Opportunistic Infections - veterinary
Rhizomucor - isolation & purification
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Summary:A 7-month-old female Persian cat presented with gastrointestinal (GI) necrosis and perforation caused by Rhizomucor species. Unfortunately, the cat died of bacterial peritonitis and sepsis before a definitive diagnosis, based on histopathology and fungal culture, was achieved. This appears to be the first reported case of GI disease caused by Rhizomucor species in a cat. Mucorales infections typically cause acute and rapidly progressive disease. As illustrated by this case, clinicians should be alert to the potentially fatal consequences of an opportunistic Rhizomucor species infection in their feline patients.
ISSN:1098-612X
1532-2750
1532-2750
DOI:10.1016/j.jfms.2011.01.013