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KMID : 1094020200370050223
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2020 Volume.37 No. 5 p.223 ~ p.226
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Erratum: Successful Management of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia Secondary to Infection with Cytauxzoon felis and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
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Choi Hyeong-Il
Kim Joon-Young
Han Jae-Ik
Kim Ha-Jung
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Abstract
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Cytauxzoonosis is caused by Cytauxzoon felis (C. felis) in wild and domestic cats. However, cytauxzoonosis
is uncommon in Asia. Additionally, clinical reports of C. felis infection along with associated complications are rare.
A seven-year-old neutered male Maine Coon cat was presented with acute dyspnea and lethargy despite the absence
of a history of overseas travel. Mild regenerative anemia and autoagglutination were detected in hematological
investigations. The parasitic and viral PCR assays revealed infection with C. felis and feline immunodeficiency virus
(FIV). Thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion with secondary bacterial infection. Ultimately, a diagnosis of
infection-induced secondary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and pyothorax was established. The cat was
treated with a combination of atovaquone, prednisolone, and cyclosporine over 6 months and the final treatment was
completed 8 months after initiation of therapy. This is the first report of its kind demonstrating successful management
of feline IMHA and fatal pyothorax induced by FIV and C. felis in South Korea.
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KEYWORD
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anemia, atovaquone, Cytauxzoon felis, FIV, IMHA
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