The conundrum of feline trichomonosis: The more we learn the "trickier' it gets

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作者
Gookin, Jody L. [1 ]
Hanrahan, Katherine [1 ]
Levy, Michael G. [2 ]
机构
[1] North Carolina State Univ, Dept Clin Sci, Coll Vet Med, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA
[2] North Carolina State Univ, Dept Populat Hlth & Pathobiol, Coll Vet Med, Raleigh, NC USA
关键词
TRITRICHOMONAS-FETUS INFECTION; PENTATRICHOMONAS-HOMINIS; ATROPHIC RHINITIS; FECAL SAMPLES; CATS; DIARRHEA; CATTLE; SUIS; PREVALENCE; BOVINE;
D O I
10.1177/1098612X17693499
中图分类号
S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
学科分类号
0906 ;
摘要
Practical relevance: Trichomonosis of the large intestine of the cat was described as a cause of chronic diarrhea over 20 years ago. The trichomonad was identified as Tritrichomonas foetus, with a genotype that is distinct from venereal T foetus of cattle. Clinical challenges: Despite multiple means for diagnosis of the infection, including light microscopy, protozoal culture and PCR amplification using species-specific primers, tests with even greater sensitivity are needed. Feline trichomonosis is resistant to all commonly used antiprotozoal drugs. Ronidazole is currently the only drug demonstrated to be effective in eliminating the infection from cats; however, this drug has a narrow safety margin and clinical resistance is increasingly recognized. The more we learn about trichomonosis in cats, the more complicated and controversial the infection has become, ranging from what we should call the organism to whether we should even bother trying to treat it. Global importance: Feline trichomonosis is recognized to occur worldwide and is regarded as one of the most common infectious causes of colitis in the domestic cat. The infection is widespread in catteries and shelters; and, while remission of diarrhea may occur over time, persistence of the infection is common. Evidence base: This review provides a comprehensive examination of what is currently known about feline trichomonosis and pinpoints areas, based on the authors' opinion, where further research is needed.
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