Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cowpox virus infection in cats: ABCD guidelines on prevention and management.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Möstl, Karin et al.
- Affiliation:
- European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases. karin.moestl@vu-wien.ac.at
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
The misnomer 'cowpox' has historical roots: cats rather acquire the virus from small rodents. It has a wide host spectrum (including man) and causes skin lesions, predominantly on the head and paws. Progressive proliferative ulcerations in kittens and immunosuppressed cats may take a fatal course. Cat owners should be informed about the zoonotic risk.
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