Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of mouth inflammation in cats with FIV and FeLV using
By Wiggs, R B et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·1993·Department of Physiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Effects of preactivated MC540 in the treatment of lymphocytic plasmacytic stomatitis in feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus positive cats.
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Plain-English summary
Two cats with severe mouth inflammation (stomatitis) caused by feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) were treated with a special light-activated drug called preactivated merocyanine 540 (pMC540). One of the cats also had feline leukemia virus (FeLV). After starting treatment, both cats showed significant improvement in their symptoms in a short time. This suggests that pMC540 could be an effective option for managing stomatitis in cats with these viral infections.
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Abstract
Photoactive compounds and drugs are used therapeutically as antibacterial, antiviral and antitumor agents. This report examines the use of a photoactive compound, preactivated merocyanine 540 (pMC540), in the treatment of stomatitis in two cats that are both feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) positive. One of the cats was also feline leukemia virus (FeLV) positive. Dramatic short term improvement is reported with the dosage regimen and complications.
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