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Survival of Mycoplasma haemofelis and ‘ Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum’ in blood of cats used for transfusions

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Blood transfusions are commonly administered to cats; associated risks include the transmission of various infectious diseases including Mycoplasma haemofelis (Mhf) and 'Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum' (Mhm). Blood transfusions in citrate-phosphate-dextrose-adenine (CPDA-1) solution are commonly administered immediately or stored for up to 1 month prior to administration. It is unknown whether Mhf or Mhm survive in this solution or temperature. The purpose of this study was to determine if Mhf or Mhm remain viable after storage in CPDA-1 for varying periods of time. The results provide evidence that transmission of hemoplasmas to naïve cats occurs after administration of infected feline blood that has been stored in CPDA-1 solution for 1h (Mhf) and 1 week (Mhm). These findings support the recommendation that cats used as blood donors be screened for Mhf and Mhm infections by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay prior to use.

Source: Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfms.2006.04.005

Authors: Anthony T. Gary, Holly L. Richmond, Séverine Tasker, Timothy B. Hackett, Michael R. Lappin

Institutions: Colorado State University, University of Bristol

Language: English

Topic: Microbial infections and disease research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Colorado State University