Unusual Presentation of Feline Leprosy Caused by <i>Mycobacterium lepraemurium</i> in the Alpine Region

A 9-year-old cat was referred with multiple, raised, ulcerative and non-ulcerative nodules in the periocular area, sclera and ear-base region, and on the ventral aspect of the tongue. In addition, a progressive ulcerative skin nodule on the tail was observed. Fine-needle aspirations of multiple nodu...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Ghielmetti, Sarah Schmitt, Ute Friedel, Franco Guscetti, Ladina Walser-Reinhardt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/6/687