Diagnosing the index case and initiating in 2008 the first study of this new emerging infection of ferrets: Pseudomonas luteola. Initially identified as a respiratory/thoracic/mediastinal pathogen (pyothorax, bronchopneumonia, pleuritis, mediastinitis/mediastinal masses) in ferrets, recent studies indicate P. luteola is a relevant cause of subcutaneous abscesses and pyogranulomas with diverse locations, as well as of intra-abdominal abscesses in this species. Pseudomonas luteola is also a cause of infections in human beings (particularly nosocomial infections).

Publications/presentations in meetings: Martínez J, Martorell J, Abarca ML, Olvera A, Ramis A, Woods L, Cheville N, Juan-Sallés C, et al: Pyogranulomatous pneumonia and mediastinitis in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) associated with Pseudomonas luteola infection. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 146:4-10, 2012. Máinez M, Rosell J, Cardona T, Juan-Sallés C: Absceso submandibular por Pseudomonas luteola en un hurón sin enfermedad pleuropulmonar/mediastínica. Resumen 00309 (CD ponencias, XIV Congreso de Especialidades Veterinarias de AVEPA. Toledo, España, 10-11/04/2015).