Gastric inflammatory pseudotumour secondary to Actinomyces hordeovulneris infection in a cat

ConclusionThis case report of feline gastric actinomycosis, caused byActinomyces hordeovulneris, suggests that gastric bacterial infection should be considered in cases of focal gastric wall thickening associated with chronic vomiting in the cat, which may otherwise closely resemble neoplastic disease. Once a diagnosis of actinomycosis was obtained, a correct treatment with antibiotic therapy can resolve it.
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research