Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats with protruding third eyelid and diarrhea linked to new virus
By Muir, P et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·1990·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A clinical and microbiological study of cats with protruding nictitating membranes and diarrhoea: isolation of a novel virus.
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Plain-English summary
Fifty cats with bulging third eyelids and diarrhea were examined to understand the cause of their symptoms. Researchers found a new virus in 11 of these cats, including seven that had both the bulging eyelids and diarrhea. This suggests that the virus might be linked to the unusual eye condition along with the digestive issues. If your cat is showing similar symptoms, it’s important to consult your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Abstract
Fifty cats with the syndrome of protruding nictitating membranes and diarrhoea were compared clinically and microbiologically with nine cats with diarrhoea alone and 17 healthy cats. A novel torovirus-like agent was isolated from 11 cats, including seven of the cats with protruding nictitating membranes and diarrhoea.
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