Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe dual infection with panleukopenia and calicivirus
By Camero, M et al.·Published in The new microbiologica·2004·Department of Health and Animal Well-being, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A severe dual infection by feline panleukopenia virus and feline calicivirus in an adult cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old cat became very sick with a dual infection from feline panleukopenia virus and feline calicivirus. The cat showed signs of depression, stopped eating, had a fever, and experienced nasal and eye discharge along with painful mouth ulcers. Tests confirmed the presence of both viruses. This case emphasizes the importance of keeping up with vaccinations for these viruses to help prevent severe illness in cats.
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Abstract
A dual infection by feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and feline calicivirus (FCV) in a 7 month-old cat is described. The animal developed a severe illness with depression, anorexia, fever, leucopoenia, nasal and ocular discharge and oral ulcers. Both FPV and FCV were isolated in cell cultures from a rectal swab and the presence of FCV was confimed by polymerase chain reaction. Antibodies to both the viruses were detected in the serum. The severity of the disease induced by the mixed viral infection highlights the need for intensifying FPV vaccination in cats.
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