Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Follow-Up of Bilateral, Upper Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in a Cat

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery - Tập 4 - Trang 213-220 - 2002
SI Thoresen1, WP Bredal1, RD Sande2
1Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, PO Box 8146, Dep. N-0033, Oslo, Norway
2Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, PO Box 646610, Pullman, WA, 99164-6610, USA

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A case of bilateral, upper urinary tract infection caused by haemolytic E coli in a female Birman cat is presented. Ultrasonographic examination of the kidneys documented changes in size, outline, echogenicity and architecture. Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of fluid from the renal pelvis was used to make the diagnosis. Fluid was submitted for culture and sensitivity and based on the results, antimicrobial therapy was initiated. The treatment was monitored over a 406-day follow-up period. Despite extensive treatment with specific antibiotics and supportive therapy, recurrence of urinary tract infection occurred.

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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Tập 4

213-220

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