Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Detection of feline parvovirus in dying pedigree kittens.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1998
- Authors:
- Addie, D D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Pathology · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A study found feline parvovirus (FPV) in the intestines of 13 pedigree kittens that were either fading or had died suddenly. Researchers used a new test that can detect both canine parvovirus and FPV, and it proved to be effective. In three cases, they were able to grow the virus in a lab, confirming it was FPV and not the canine version. Even though the kittens' families regularly vaccinated their cats against FPV, it seems the young kittens were exposed to a lot of the virus in their environment. The kittens' condition was linked to this exposure, and unfortunately, the outcome was not favorable for them.
Abstract
Feline parvovirus (FPV) was detected in the intestinal tract contents of 13 pedigree kittens which were fading or died suddenly by the use of a new chromatographic test strip for canine parvovirus (CPV) and FPV. The test appeared to be sensitive and specific for the detection of FPV and was a useful diagnostic aid. In three cases in which virus was grown in cell culture, the isolates were characteristic of FPV and not CPV. Cats in the households in which the kittens were reared were regularly immunised with FPV vaccines. The most likely explanation for the occurrence of FPV-associated disease was exposure of the young kittens to large doses of virus contaminating the environment.
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