FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA AND MALASSEZIOSIS IN A YOUNG MALE PERSIAN CAT

Abstract

Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious and fatal parvovirus that affects young cats and shows strong resistance to the environment. Malassezia is a fungus found in dogs and cats that has an oval, ellipsoidal, or small cylindrical shape with a thick wall. It can be found in normal cat ear cytology and culture and is commonly found in sebaceous glands. The case involves an eight-month-old male Persian cat named Hanan who had not eaten or drunk anything for three days and was exhibiting signs of weakness, pale mucous membranes, dry nasal mucosa, slow skin turgor, increased body temperature, bloody diarrhea, dirty ears, and discharge. Routine hematological examination revealed lymphocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. Cytology examination showed the presence of Malassezia and coccus-shaped bacteria. The results of the antibody kit examination showed a positive result for the Feline Panleukopenia virus. Based on the history, clinical signs, and supporting examination results, the diagnosed infection in the cat case was feline panleukopenia virus and malasseziosis. The treatment provided for the cat involved the administration of Ringer Lactate solution at a rate of 140 mL/day to address dehydration, as well as 154 mL/day of maintenance fluid intravenously. The cat was given metronidazole intravenously at the recommended dosage of 10 mg/kg once daily for 7 days. The cat also received Imboost tablets orally once daily for 10 days, and yunnan baiyo tablets daily for 4 days. The cat received intensive care and exhibited positive outcomes following the treatment.