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View article: Successful treatment of feline infectious peritonitis-associated myocarditis in a cat
Successful treatment of feline infectious peritonitis-associated myocarditis in a cat Open
Case summary A 4-year-old, indoor-only male castrated domestic shorthair cat was referred after identification of cardiomegaly and pleural effusion by the primary veterinarian. Echocardiography revealed generalised left ventricular hypertr…
View article: Comparative Performance of Ante-Mortem Diagnostic Assays for the Identification of Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)
Comparative Performance of Ante-Mortem Diagnostic Assays for the Identification of Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Domestic Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) Open
The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a competent host for Mycobacterium (M.) bovis infection but no ante mortem diagnostic tests have been fully validated for this species. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of an…
View article: Cytokine and Chemokine Responses of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Dogs Infected with Mycobacterium bovis
Cytokine and Chemokine Responses of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Dogs Infected with Mycobacterium bovis Open
Mycobacterial infections are an important emerging zoonosis in companion animals for which diagnostic options remain imperfect, and the canine immunological response to these infections has been poorly investigated. We sought to further de…
View article: Comparative Performance of Ante-Mortem Diagnostic Assays for the Identification of Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Domestic Dogs (<em>Canis lupus familiaris</em>)
Comparative Performance of Ante-Mortem Diagnostic Assays for the Identification of Mycobacterium bovis-Infected Domestic Dogs (<em>Canis lupus familiaris</em>) Open
The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a competent host for Mycobacterium (M.) bovis infection but no ante-mortem diagnostic tests have been fully validated for this species. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of an…
View article: Response to treatment, relapse and outcome of two dogs treated for <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> infection
Response to treatment, relapse and outcome of two dogs treated for <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> infection Open
A 3‐year‐old male neutered Golden Retriever with nasal swelling and lymphadenopathy was diagnosed with diffuse Mycobacterium avium infection. Treatment with 9 months of enrofloxacin, clarithromycin and rifampicin was successful, but relaps…
View article: Review canine tuberculosis – An emerging concern
Review canine tuberculosis – An emerging concern Open
Canine mycobacterial disease was first recognised over 100 years ago but is now an emerging concern. All reported cases of tuberculous disease in dogs have been caused by infection with one of three Mycobacterium tuberculosis-complex (MTBC…
View article: Canine tuberculosis: A review of 18 new and 565 previously reported confirmed cases
Canine tuberculosis: A review of 18 new and 565 previously reported confirmed cases Open
View article: How and why pet cats are fed the way they are: a self-reported owner survey
How and why pet cats are fed the way they are: a self-reported owner survey Open
Objectives This study used an owner-directed online questionnaire to collect data regarding their food and water provision for their pet cats. The survey was conducted in 2019. Methods The anonymous online 30-question survey was available …
View article: Experimental Infection of Captive Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) with Mycobacterium bovis
Experimental Infection of Captive Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) with Mycobacterium bovis Open
In Europe, animal tuberculosis (TB) due to Mycobacterium bovis involves multi-host communities that include cattle and wildlife species, such as wild boar (Sus scrofa), badgers (Meles meles) and red deer (Cervus elaphus). Red fox (Vulpes v…
View article: Selected Abstracts from the PICS Society Symposium 2021 Aria Convention Center Las Vegas, NV September 1–4, 2021
Selected Abstracts from the PICS Society Symposium 2021 Aria Convention Center Las Vegas, NV September 1–4, 2021 Open
View article: Late‐presenting cases of commercial raw food‐associated TB in cats in the UK
Late‐presenting cases of commercial raw food‐associated TB in cats in the UK Open
View article: Serial Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) Testing to Monitor Treatment Responses in Cases of Feline Mycobacteriosis
Serial Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) Testing to Monitor Treatment Responses in Cases of Feline Mycobacteriosis Open
The interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) is used to diagnose cases of feline mycobacteriosis, but the use of serial testing to monitor treatment responses has not been evaluated in this species. From a population of cats that underwent IG…
View article: Feline tuberculosis caused by <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> infection of domestic UK cats associated with feeding a commercial raw food diet
Feline tuberculosis caused by <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> infection of domestic UK cats associated with feeding a commercial raw food diet Open
Mycobacterium (M.) bovis can infect cats and is a demonstrated zoonosis. We describe an outbreak of M. bovis in pet cats across England and Scotland associated with feeding a commercial raw food diet. Forty-seven cats presented with (pyo)g…
View article: Investigation of pathological haemorrhage in Maine Coon cats
Investigation of pathological haemorrhage in Maine Coon cats Open
Objective Afibrinogenaemic haemorrhage was previously reported in a Maine Coon cat. Two littermates subsequently died from surgical non‐haemostasis, suggesting a hereditable coagulopathy. Methods We prospectively recruited cats which were:…
View article: Companion animal tuberculosis: clinical presentations, outbreak investigations, improved diagnostics and the early macrophage response
Companion animal tuberculosis: clinical presentations, outbreak investigations, improved diagnostics and the early macrophage response Open
Tuberculosis caused by the Mycobacterium (M.) tuberculosis-complex (MTBC) of organisms remains one of the most prevalent and deadly infectious diseases of man and other animals. The mycobacteria responsible are a highly conserved group of …
View article: Tuberculosis in UK cats associated with a commercial raw food diet
Tuberculosis in UK cats associated with a commercial raw food diet Open
View article: Unusual presentation of canine <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> infection
Unusual presentation of canine <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> infection Open
This short communication describes the clinical and morphological findings, diagnosis and treatment of a case of Mycobacterium avium infection in a golden retriever that presented with a progressive nasal swelling and lymphadenopathy. Alth…
View article: Tuberculosis due to <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> in pet cats associated with feeding a commercial raw food diet
Tuberculosis due to <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> in pet cats associated with feeding a commercial raw food diet Open
Objectives Mycobacterium bovis, a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, can infect cats and has proven zoonotic risks for owners. Infected cats typically present with a history of outdoor lifestyle and hunting behaviour, and cu…
View article: Cytokine and Chemokine Concentrations as Biomarkers of Feline Mycobacteriosis
Cytokine and Chemokine Concentrations as Biomarkers of Feline Mycobacteriosis Open
View article: Bovine tuberculosis in working foxhounds: lessons learned from a complex public health investigation
Bovine tuberculosis in working foxhounds: lessons learned from a complex public health investigation Open
In 2017, Public Health England South East Health Protection Team (HPT) were involved in the management of an outbreak of Mycobacterium bovis (the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis) in a pack of working foxhounds. This paper summarises…
View article: An outbreak of tuberculosis due to<i>Mycobacterium bovis</i>infection in a pack of English Foxhounds (2016-2017)
An outbreak of tuberculosis due to<i>Mycobacterium bovis</i>infection in a pack of English Foxhounds (2016-2017) Open
Mycobacterium bovis can cause tuberculosis (TB) in social mammals including lions, cattle and man, but canine infections are considered rare. In 2016/17 we investigated a M. bovis TB outbreak in a pack of approximately 180 Foxhounds within…
View article: Tuberculosis joint infections in four domestic cats
Tuberculosis joint infections in four domestic cats Open
Case series summary This paper describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging findings and outcome in four cats with confirmed joint-associated tuberculosis. The cats were 2–6 years of age, and immune competent. Three cases had tu…
View article: Novel characteristics identified in two cases of feline cowpox virus infection
Novel characteristics identified in two cases of feline cowpox virus infection Open
Case series summary This case series discusses novel characteristics identified in two cases of cowpox. One presented with upper airway signs, and was identified to have a focal laryngeal lesion. The other had central neurological signs at…
View article: Use of computed tomography imaging during long-term follow-up of nine feline tuberculosis cases
Use of computed tomography imaging during long-term follow-up of nine feline tuberculosis cases Open
Case series summary Feline tuberculosis is an increasingly recognised potential zoonosis of cats. Treatment is challenging and prognosis can vary greatly between cases. Pulmonary infection requires extended courses of antibiotics, but meth…