Chronic infection of cats with Brugia malayi and streptococcus

Ewert, A.; Reitmeyer, J.C.; Folse, D.

Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 11(1): 32-39

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0125-1562
PMID: 7403952
Document Number: 167825
An elephantoid condition was seen in the affected limbs of 5 of 6 cats at necropsy 12 to 18 months after initial infection with Brugia malayi. Repeated infection with Brugia and exposure to an opportunistic streptococcus appeared to enhance the production and persistence of edematous and fibrotic tissues surrounding the affected lymphatics.

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