Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe brain inflammation from herpesvirus in a domestic cat
By Hora, Aline S et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2013·Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Felid herpesvirus 1 as a causative agent of severe nonsuppurative meningoencephalitis in a domestic cat.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic cat was diagnosed with severe inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, known as meningoencephalitis, caused by Felid herpesvirus 1, a virus that typically affects the respiratory system. This is the first reported case linking this virus to such a serious neurological condition in cats. Treatment details are not provided, but early veterinary intervention is crucial for managing symptoms and improving outcomes in similar cases.
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Abstract
Felid herpesvirus 1 is an important respiratory pathogen of domestic cats. This report presents the first case of severe nonsuppurative meningoencephalitis caused by this virus in a cat.
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