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28 paź 2024 · Of the 18 cats diagnosed with tularemia, two cats survived for extended periods after diagnosis, living for 2 and 4 years, respectively. One of these cats was treated with pradofloxacin, while the other received enrofloxacin. Three cats improved while hospitalized and were discharged but were then lost to follow-up.
What are the signs of tularemia infection in cats? Tularemia generally causes an acute illness with high fever of 104°F-106°F (40°C-41°C); large, painful lymph nodes in the head and neck; abdominal pain; jaundice (yellowing of skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes); and organ system failure.
Cats may develop open sores in the mouth and throat. Blood infections can spread the disease to multiple organs, including the lungs, liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. Collapse and death may occur in a few hours or days. Tularemia is diagnosed with laboratory tests.
This study provides a more comprehensive description of tularemia in cats than has been available to date. In particular, leukopenia and neutropenia are significantly associated with tularemia-positive cats.
Among domestic animals, clinical infection of tularemia has been reported in sheep, cats, dogs, pigs, and horses. Cats are at increased risk because of predatory behavior on small mammal hosts and appear to have an increased susceptibility, whereas cattle appear to be resistant.
In addition, symptoms can vary depending on the type of tularemia your cat has. Ulceroglandular tularemia – An inflamed papule develops at the site of exposure, over time this ulcerates, lymph nodes close to the site become swollen and painful.
12 sty 2024 · Take Home Message: Tularemia is an endemic, dangerous, easily-transmitted zoonotic disease. Any reported “healthy” cat (outdoor or indoor) with a peracute/acute, fatal disease should be suspected of Tularemia.
