Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic gingivitis in cats with feline immunodeficiency
By Waters, L et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·1993·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chronic gingivitis in a colony of cats infected with feline immunodeficiency virus and feline calicivirus.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 19 cats, including 13 with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), developed chronic gingivitis (gum inflammation) after being exposed to feline calicivirus. Out of these, nine cats showed signs of gingivitis, with the most severe cases occurring in those infected with both viruses. This suggests that FIV may increase the risk of developing gum problems in cats also infected with calicivirus. Treatment options for gingivitis typically include dental cleanings and medications to manage inflammation, but the study did not specify the outcomes for these cats.
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Abstract
The inadvertent introduction of feline calicivirus into a colony of 19 experimental cats, 13 of which were infected with feline immunodeficiency virus, resulted in the development of chronic gingivitis in nine animals. Of these, six were infected with both viruses, one with the immunodeficiency virus alone and two with the calicivirus alone. The gingivitis was generally more severe in the cats infected with both viruses, suggesting that feline immunodeficiency virus may make cats infected with calicivirus more susceptible to chronic gingivitis.
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