The aim of this study was to detect Helicobacter spp through the rapid urease test and histopathology in clinically healthy domestic felines (Felis silvestris catus) and to establish the degree of concordance between both methods. Fifteen cats without clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease, between 2 and 7 years old, without distinction of breed and sex, without dietary changes and without having undergone antibiotic or proton pump inhibitor therapy in the last 90 days were included. Endoscopy was performed to macroscopically evaluate the gastric mucosa and obtain biopsies of the gastric fundus and body. It was determined, with both tests, that 86.6% of the samples were positive for the presence of Helicobacter spp, finding 100% concordance between the two tests. In 40% (6/15) of the felines macroscopic lesions were observed in the gastric mucosa, but no association was found between...

The aim of this study was to detect Helicobacter spp through the rapid urease test and histopathology in clinically healthy domestic felines (Felis silvestris catus) and to establish the degree of concordance between both methods. Fifteen cats without clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease, between 2 and 7 years old, without distinction of breed and sex, without dietary changes and without having undergone antibiotic or proton pump inhibitor therapy in the last 90 days were included. Endoscopy was performed to macroscopically evaluate the gastric mucosa and obtain biopsies of the gastric fundus and body. It was determined, with both tests, that 86.6% of the samples were positive for the presence of Helicobacter spp, finding 100% concordance between the two tests. In 40% (6/15) of the felines macroscopic lesions were observed in the gastric mucosa, but no association was found between...

The aim of this study was to isolate dermatophyte fungi from dermal lesions present in domestic cats (Felis catus) positive to immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FelLeF) retrovirals. Thirty-five felines were studied: 9 positives to FIV, 24 to VLeF and 2 to both viruses, patients of the veterinary clinic of the Santo Tomás University of Santiago de Chile. Hair and skin scale samples were obtained from skin lesions suspected of dermatophytosis, which were analyzed by direct microscopic examination and culture to identify mycotic agents. Results showed that 68.6% of the cats were diagnosed with dermatophytosis, Microsporum canis being the main isolated agent. The results indicate a significant association between the presence of dermatophytosis and the immunological compromise of the patients.

The aim of this study was to isolate dermatophyte fungi from dermal lesions present in domestic cats (Felis catus) positive to immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FelLeF) retrovirals. Thirty-five felines were studied: 9 positives to FIV, 24 to VLeF and 2 to both viruses, patients of the veterinary clinic of the Santo Tomás University of Santiago de Chile. Hair and skin scale samples were obtained from skin lesions suspected of dermatophytosis, which were analyzed by direct microscopic examination and culture to identify mycotic agents. Results showed that 68.6% of the cats were diagnosed with dermatophytosis, Microsporum canis being the main isolated agent. The results indicate a significant association between the presence of dermatophytosis and the immunological compromise of the patients.