Duodenal perforation caused by Rhizomucor species in a cat |
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Authors: | Cunha Simone C S Aguero Christiane Damico Cristiane B Corgozinho Katia B Souza Heloisa J M Pimenta Ana Luiza P Marassi Carla D |
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Affiliation: | Clínica Gatos and Gatos, Rua Goethe 6, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. simonecsc@gmail.com |
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Abstract: | CLINICAL SUMMARY: A 7-month-old female Persian cat presented with gastrointestinal (GI) necrosis and perforation caused by Rhizomucor species. Unfortunately, the cat died of bacterial peritonitis and sepsis before a definitive diagnosis, based on histopathology and fungal culture, was achieved. PRACTICAL RELEVANCE: This appears to be the first reported case of GI disease caused by Rhizomucor species in a cat. Mucorales infections typically cause acute and rapidly progressive disease. As illustrated by this case, clinicians should be alert to the potentially fatal consequences of an opportunistic Rhizomucor species infection in their feline patients. |
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