Severe Conjunctivitis Associated with Chlamydia felis Infection in a Free-ranging Eurasian Lynx ( Lynx lynx)

J Wildl Dis. 2019 Apr;55(2):522-525. doi: 10.7589/2018-05-142. Epub 2018 Oct 30.

Abstract

A free-ranging adult Eurasian lynx ( Lynx lynx) captured in Switzerland presented with a severe purulent unilateral conjunctivitis. Chlamydia felis was detected in conjunctival swabs by real-time quantitative PCR. Systemic treatment with oxytetracycline and ketoprofen led to complete recovery. Infection with C. felis has not been previously reported in Eurasian lynx.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chlamydia Infections / drug therapy
  • Chlamydia Infections / microbiology
  • Chlamydia Infections / veterinary*
  • Chlamydia*
  • Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / drug therapy
  • Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Lynx / microbiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents

Supplementary concepts

  • Chlamydia felis