Feline Hemotropic mycoplasmosis in Latvia | Hemotropā mikoplazmoze kaķiem Latvijā
2017
Berzina, I., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Capligina, V., Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, Riga (Latvia) | Namina, A., Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, Riga (Latvia) | Ranka, R., Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, Riga (Latvia);Riga Stradins Univ. (Latvia)
Hemotropic mycoplasmosis is a common infectious cause of feline anemia. The most severe disease is associated with Mycoplasma haemofelis infection, while Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum and C.M. turicenisis cause less severe disease and are of clinical importance in immunocompromised animals. Up till now, mycoplasmosis has not been diagnosed in a cat from Latvia. The aim of this study was to test if this pathogen is present in Latvian cats. Ninety six cats that presented to the veterinary clinics in Latvia were included in the study, with the permission of the owners, peripheral blood samples were collected. All samples were tested for the presence of M. haemofelis, C. M. haemominutum, C. M. turicensis. To increase the sensitivity for detection of pathogen DNA, nested PCR was performed. 9/96 samples were PCR positive for single infection with M. C. haemominutum (n=8) and M. haemofelis (n=1). In addition 6 animals had coinfections - C.M.haemominutum + M. haemofelis (n=4), C.M. turicensis + R. helvetica (n=1), C.M. turicensis + C.M. haemominutum (n=1). One PCR positive 2 year old, Oriental cat had mycoplasma noted on the peripheral blood smear and was severely anemic. Cat had splenomegaly on the ultrasond, and was positive for Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Cat was treated with Doxycycline 1mg/kg once a day for 21 days and responded to treatment. We conclude that infectious feline anemia is present in Latvia. Clinically suspicious cats should be tested, and sick animals should be treated accordingly.
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