Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mycobacterium setense isolated from a cat with atypical mycobacterial panniculitis.
- Journal:
- Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Apostolopoulos, Neoklis et al.
- Affiliation:
- Small Animal Clinic · Germany
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Atypical mycobacterial panniculitis was diagnosed in a cat.was identified as causative agent by 16 S rRNA gene sequence analysis. This a gram-positive rod-shaped acid-fast bacterium belonging togroup was never reported before in diseased animals. Resistance to doxycycline and clarithromycin was detected. During treatment with pradofloxacin, additional resistance to fluoroquinolones developed which was due to a mutation in the gyrase gene(S90W exchange). Despite of antimicrobial treatment for 33 months the patient did not fully recover. Species identification and susceptibility testing for choosing adequate antimicrobial treatment is recommended in cases of feline mycobacterial panniculitis.
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