| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2398541 | Journal of Feline Medicine & Surgery | 2006 | 6 Pages |
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 1Â h (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.
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Authors
Anthony T. DVM, Holly L. BSc, Séverine BSc, BVSc, PhD, DSAM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS, Timothy B. DVM, MS, Dip ACVECC, Michael R. DVM, PhD, Dip ACVIM,