Presumptive feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis in a domestic cat with anemia, thrombocytopenia, and epistaxis
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feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis, hemoplasma, anemia, thrombocytopenia, peripheral blood smearAbstract
Feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis is a significant vector-borne disease in cats, causing anaemia and systemic illness. A 3-year-old male domestic cat (3.9 kg) showed decreased appetite, respiratory signs, and epistaxis. Despite complete vaccination, ectoparasite and anthelmintic control were inconsistent. Examination revealed a body condition score of 3/5, 7% dehydration, pale mucous membranes, prolonged capillary refill, hyperthermia (40 °C), and flea infestation. Haematology revealed leukopenia, lymphopenia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, and normocytic normochromic anaemia. The FPV test was negative. Blood smears showed organisms consistent with hemotropic Mycoplasma spp. The cat was diagnosed with presumptive feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis. Treatment included doxycycline (10 mg/kg PO q24h), tranexamic acid (0.1 mL/kg IM), aminophylline (20 mg/kg PO), Ornipural (5 mL for 5 days), and supportive therapy with vitamin B complex and iron. After 17 days of hospitalisation, the cat's appetite, activity, and haematological parameters improved significantly.
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