Diagnóstico clinico, hematológico e molecular de micoplasmose aguda em felino doméstico: Relato de caso

Abstract

Feline mycoplasmosis is a disease caused by hemotropic mycoplasmas, obligate bacteria of red blood cells. Infected felines can present from mild signs to severe anemia that can lead to the death of the animal. Thus, this work aims to report a case of a semi-domiciled feline treated at the Veterinary Hospital-UFPB infected by Mycoplasma haemofelis diagnosed through clinical signs, blood count and RT-PCR. A male feline, SRD, 2 years old, whole, was admitted to the HUV-UFPB presenting as the main complaint dyspnea, difficulty in feeding and episodes of frequent sneezing, after anamnesis and physical examination, blood count, ultrasound and x-ray were requested. The blood count showed hypochromic macrocytic anemia, with anisocytosis and marked polychromasia, in addition to structures suggestive of Mycoplasma spp. to confirm the diagnosis, blood samples were sent for RT-PCR, which were positive for Mycoplasma Haemofelis. On ultrasound, splenomegaly was observed, and on radiographic examination the findings were compatible with bronchopneumonia, heart disease and cardiomegaly. It is possible to conclude that in acute cases the blood count is a great ally in the diagnosis of feline mycoplasmosis, and this should always be performed in suspected cases of the disease because it is a simple and inexpensive technique.