Necrotizing pneumonia in cats associated with infection by EF-4a bacteria.
Two cases of severe necrotizing pneumonia in cats caused by Gram-negative bacteria called "Eugonic Fermenter 4a" (EF-4a) are described. The gross lesions resembled to those commonly seen with lung tuberculosis in other animal species.
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D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002415:Cats; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*