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The severity of disease produced by M. haemofelis varies, with some cats having mild anemia and no clinical signs and others having marked depression and severe anemia. Clinical signs include lethargy, anorexia and anemia. M. haemofelis infection is suspected in cats with regenerative anemia, in which polychromasia and reticulocytosis are noted.
Feline infectious anemia (FIA) is an infectious disease found in felines, causing anemia and other symptoms. The disease is caused by a variety of infectious agents , most commonly Mycoplasma haemofelis (formerly called Haemobartonella before Haemobartonella and Eperythrozoon species were reclassified as mycoplasmas ).
Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others. Feline diseases are often opportunistic and tend to be more serious in cats that already have concurrent sicknesses.
Anemia must be significant before a person becomes noticeably pale. [1] Additional symptoms may occur depending on the underlying cause. [1] Anemia can be temporary or long term and can range from mild to severe. [6] Anemia can be caused by blood loss, decreased red blood cell production, and increased red blood cell breakdown. [1]
Treatment depends on the type and cause of the hemolytic anemia. [2] Symptoms of hemolytic anemia are similar to other forms of anemia (fatigue and shortness of breath), but in addition, the breakdown of red cells leads to jaundice and increases the risk of particular long-term complications, such as gallstones [4] and pulmonary hypertension. [5]
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that infects cats.FeLV can be transmitted from infected cats when the transfer of saliva or nasal secretions is involved. If not defeated by the animal's immune system, the virus weakens the cat's immune system, which can lead to diseases which can be lethal.
Lentigo in cats is a common dermatological condition characterized by the presence of small, flat, brownish spots on the skin — particularly around the lips, nose, and eyelid margins ...
Normocytic anemia is the most commonly seen type of anemia. This type of anemia is usually caused by the underproduction of blood cells as well as hemolysis. Anemia can be caused by either overproduction or underproduction of red blood cells, as well as the production of defective blood cells.