Suppurative rhinitis associated with Haemophilus species infection in a cat : clinical communication

A young cat with signs of chronic rhinitis was evaluated for underlying anatomical, inflammatory, or infectious disease. Initial diagnostics were significant for the isolation of an unusual pathogen, Haemophilus species. Isolation using a human RapID(TM) NH system erroneously identified the isolate...

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Published inJournal of the South African Veterinary Association Vol. 75; no. 2; pp. 103 - 107
Main Authors Milner, R.J., Nguyen, A., Horton, J.H., Crawford, P.C., O'Kelley, J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) 19.06.2004
Subjects
Cats
Flow cytometry
Haemophilus segnis
Immune function
Neutrophil respiratory burst
Upper respiratory tract infection
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Summary:A young cat with signs of chronic rhinitis was evaluated for underlying anatomical, inflammatory, or infectious disease. Initial diagnostics were significant for the isolation of an unusual pathogen, Haemophilus species. Isolation using a human RapID(TM) NH system erroneously identified the isolate as H. segnis, a human pathogen. No database of veterinary pathogens (Haemophilus) are included in the system and animal pathogens will either be erroneously identified or yield a unique biocode not listed. Because of the unique nature of the pathogen we explored the possibility of immunosuppression as a contributory factor to infection. A variety of laboratory tests were employed to evaluate immune function. The clinical indications and utility of immune function testing are discussed. No immune dysfunction was identified.
ISSN:1019-9128
2224-9435
DOI:10.4102/jsava.v75i2.462