Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat facial herpes dermatitis treated with interferon omega
By M. E. R. Gutzwiller et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology (Print)·2007·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Feline herpes dermatitis treated with interferon omega
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with facial skin problems caused by feline herpes virus was successfully treated with interferon omega, a medication that helps boost the immune system. The treatment helped clear up the dermatitis and improve the cat's condition. If your cat is showing signs of skin irritation or other symptoms related to herpes virus, discussing interferon omega with your veterinarian could be beneficial.
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Abstract
Abstract This case report describes the diagnosis, demonstration and treatment of feline herpes virus‐induced facial dermatitis in a cat. The cat was successfully treated with interferon omega (IFN‐ω).
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