Molecular Detection and Therapeutic Management of Feline Mycoplasmosis

Ameldev, P.; Tresamol, P.V.

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“…Seven cats (6.3%) were infected with Candidatus M. haemominutum, two (1.2%) with M. haemofelis , and one (0.9%) with Candidatus M. turicensis. A previous study conducted in Thrissur, Kerala ( 16 ) detected a prevalence of 23% of Candidatus M. haemominutum and 1% of M. haemofelis by PCR. Candidatus M. haematoparvum-like organisms (0.7%) reported previously from the USA ( 41 ) were not detected in the present study.…”

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Molecular Characterization of Hemoparasites and Hemoplasmas Infecting Domestic Cats of Southern India

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In the present study, 111 blood samples were collected from apparently healthy cats belonging to four districts of Kerala, southern India, and they were investigated for the presence of hemoparasites and hemoplasmas by light microscopic examination and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The microscopic examination of the Giemsa-stained blood smears did not reveal any parasites/organisms. However, PCR followed by nucleotide sequencing could detect 10 (9.01%) out of 111 samples infected with Hepatozoon felis, 3 (2.70%) with Cytauxzoon spp., and 10 (9.01%) with Mycoplasma spp. None of the samples revealed amplicons specific for the Babesia spp. and Trypanosoma evansi. The phylogenetic analysis of 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequences of H. felis revealed the existence of two different populations of H. felis circulating in the blood of infected cats. The phylogenetic tree was constructed based on 18S rRNA gene sequences of Cytauxzoon spp. and revealed that these isolates formed a distinct clade and do not cluster with any of the isolates from other countries. Among the 10 samples positive for Mycoplasma spp. infections, 7 were detected positive for Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum, two for Mycoplasma haemofelis, and one for Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis. Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequences of Mycoplasma spp. showed no distinct geographical grouping of the sequences. The sequences of M. haemofelis, Candidatus M. haemominutum, and Candidatus M. turicensis identified in the study clustered along with their respective isolates from around the world. To the best of our knowledge, this study forms the first report of molecular detection of Cytauxzoon spp. and Candidatus M. turicensis in cats from India.

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“…There were only a few documented reports on the molecular detection of these infectious agents in cats from India ( 15 , 16 ). Hence, the present communication focuses on the generation of baseline information regarding the presence and distribution of hemoparasites and hemoplasmas in cats of southern India.…”

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Molecular Characterization of Hemoparasites and Hemoplasmas Infecting Domestic Cats of Southern India

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“…In this case, the cat was treated with long-acting oxytetracycline at a dose of 20 mg/kg BW intramuscularly and repeated every 3 days for 2 weeks. Ameldev and Tresamol (2017) reported that Oxytetracycline hydrochloride at a dose of 25 mg/kg BW intramuscularly repeated 3 days for 7 days and subcutaneously for 2 weeks is effective as a therapy for haemoplasmosis infection. Administration of Doxycycline (dose of 10 mg/kg BW orally) is generally preferred as long-term therapy for up to 8 weeks in cats suffering from haemoplasmosis.…”

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Haemoplasmosis in A Hypoalbuminemic Cat: A Case Report

Jayanti,

Gunawan,

Indarjulianto

2023

J. Med. Vet.

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Haemoplasmosis is a bacterial infection in erythrocytes caused by Mycoplasma sp. This study aimed to report methods of diagnosis, therapy, and evaluation of therapy in cats with haemoplasmosis. The cat showed decreased appetite, conjunctivitis, presence of mucoid mucus on the eyes and nose, gum anemia with a capillary refill time of more than 2 seconds, high temperature, and weakness. Skin and hair examination reported infestations of Ctenocephalides felis and Lynxacarus sp. on the hair. Routine hematologic examination showed normochromic normocytic anemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, eosinophilia, lymphocytosis, monocytosis, and hypoalbuminemia. A blood test examination observed Mycoplasma sp. in erythrocyte cells so the cat was diagnosed with haemoplasmosis. Treatment was performed using Oxytetracycline long-acting at 20 mg/kg BW intramuscularly for 2 weeks and revealed support to recovery during the treatment period.

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Molecular Detection and Therapeutic Management of Feline Mycoplasmosis

Abstract: Mycoplasma haemofelis and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum (formerly known as

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Molecular Characterization of Hemoparasites and Hemoplasmas Infecting Domestic Cats of Southern India

Molecular Characterization of Hemoparasites and Hemoplasmas Infecting Domestic Cats of Southern India

Haemoplasmosis in A Hypoalbuminemic Cat: A Case Report

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