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.
Michal O
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Hess
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