Necrotising fasciitis due to Prevotella bivia in a cat.
A 15-year-old domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for an acute onset of jaw swelling and anorexia. A small area of skin discoloration, left mandibular subcutaneous soft swelling and dehydration were noted on physical examination. Fine needle aspirate findings of the mass were compatible with an abscess. After 8 hours of supportive and antimicrobial treatment, a large area of necrotic skin was noted. The cat was taken to surgery and an aggressive debridement was performed. The histopathology findings were compatible with necrotising fasciitis and dermatitis.
Hess
Michal O
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D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016866:Bacteroidaceae Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000662:veterinary; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D018720:Prevotella / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents