Feline plague in New Mexico: report of five cases.
Naturally acquired plague was diagnosed in 5 domestic cats. The cats apparently contracted the disease through contact with sylvatic rodents or their fleas in plague-enzootic areas. The diagnosis was confirmed by direct immunofluorescence and isolation of Yersinia pestis on culture of abscess material. Abscess formation, lymphadenitis, lethargy, and fever were consistent clinical findings.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002415:Cats; D004197:Disease Reservoirs / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009516:New Mexico; D010930:Plague / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D012306:Risk; D015010:Yersinia pestis / Q000302:isolation & purification