Feline 2 AI Flashcards
What is the significance of anaemia in cats infected with FeLV and Candidatus M. Haemominutum?
Significant anaemia has been seen in cats infected with FeLV and Candidatus M. Haemominutum.
What is myloproliferative disease and how does it relate to co-infected cats?
Myloproliferative disease occurs more frequently in co-infected cats than in cats with FeLV alone.
What is known about Candidatus M. turicensis in relation to anaemia and blood smear assessment?
Candidatus M. turicensis has never been visualized on blood smear assessment but has been associated with severe intravascular haemolysis.
What is the prevalence range of Candidatus M. turicensis in sick cats?
The prevalence of Candidatus M. turicensis in sick cats varies from 0.5-10%.
Is there any association between retrovirus status and Mycoplasma haemofelis infection?
Some studies report an association between retrovirus status and Mycoplasma haemofelis infection, with haemoplasma positive cats being up to six times more likely to be FIV positive.
What are the different phases of haemoplasma infection?
The different phases of haemoplasma infection include pre-bacteraemic, acute infection, recovery, and carrier phases.
What is the duration of the pre-bacteraemic phase after inoculation with M. haemofelis?
The pre-bacteraemic phase after inoculation with M. haemofelis can last from 2 to 34 days.
What are the clinical signs commonly observed in cats with haemoplasma infection?
Common clinical signs include depression, inappetence, dehydration, weight loss, pale mucous membranes, tachypnoea, tachycardia, heart murmurs, splenomegaly, icterus, pica, and licking at concrete.
What are the typical findings on blood smear in cats with haemoplasma infection?
Typical findings on blood smear include autoagglutination, regenerative anaemia with anisocytosis, reticulocytosis, polychromasia, and Howell-Jolly bodies. Non-regenerative anaemia may also be seen in some cases.
What is the preferred treatment for haemoplasma infection?
Doxycycline 10mg/kg q24 PO for a minimum of 2 weeks is the treatment of choice.
What is the role of Marbofloxacin in the treatment of haemoplasma infection?
Marbofloxacin has been demonstrated to be effective at decreasing DNA copy numbers, but these levels may return to pre-treatment levels on cessation of therapy.
When is blood transfusion warranted in cats with haemoplasma infection?
Blood transfusion may be warranted in cats with haemoplasma infection.
What factors may contribute to the formation of a carrier state in cats with haemoplasma infection?
Stress, pregnancy, corticosteroid administration, concurrent illness, or neoplasia may contribute to the formation of a carrier state in cats with haemoplasma infection.
How accurate is cytological diagnosis in detecting haemoplasma infections?
Cytological diagnosis detects less than 50% of M. haemofelis infections and substantially less Candidatus M. Haemominutum infections.
What is the gold standard for detecting haemoplasma infection?
PCR detection is the gold standard for detecting haemoplasma infection.
What should be considered before undertaking bronchoscopy and BAL in cats?
The risk/benefit ratio
What pre-medication can be useful before bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in cats?
Terbutaline, if there are no contra-indications
What technique can be used for performing bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in cats?
Either with bronchoscopic guidance or by a blind technique
How should the cat be positioned during bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) if the disease is unilateral?
In lateral recumbency with the affected side placed down
What type of catheter is typically used for performing bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in cats without endoscopic guidance?
A sterile dog urinary catheter
What should the sterile catheter be measured against when performing bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) without endoscopic guidance?
Against the cat’s chest
How much pre-warmed sterile saline is typically flushed down the catheter during bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?
Approximately 3ml aliquots are used
What should be done between flushing and aspirating during bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?
Coupàge the chest to release cells into the saline
How many flushes are typically performed during bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?
Three flushes