Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat facial herpes dermatitis treated with interferon omega
By Gutzwiller, Meret E Ricklin et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2007·Department of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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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 brought in for treatment. The veterinarian diagnosed the issue as herpes-induced dermatitis and decided to use interferon omega, a medication that helps boost the immune system. After starting the treatment, the cat showed improvement and the skin condition resolved successfully.
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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-omega).
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