Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kitten with fever and severe joint pain linked to calicivirus
By Levy, J K & Marsh, A·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Isolation of calicivirus from the joint of a kitten with arthritis.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A kitten with fever, upper respiratory issues, and severe limping was found to have calicivirus in its joint fluid. The vet noted inflammation in the kitten's joints, which can happen after a calicivirus infection or vaccination. While the limping can be quite severe, it usually resolves on its own, and the outlook for recovery is very good. Treatment focused on managing symptoms, and the kitten is expected to recover fully.
People also search for: kitten limping calicivirus · upper respiratory disease in kittens · calicivirus treatment for cats
Abstract
Calicivirus was isolated from the joint of a kitten that had pyrexia, upper respiratory tract disease, and severe shifting-limb lameness. Marked mononuclear inflammation was found in the synovial fluid. Calicivirus infection or live-virus vaccination previously had been associated with arthropathy, but virus had not been recovered from affected joints. Calicivirus infection should be considered as a diagnosis in kittens with fever and arthralgia, especially if there is a history of recent vaccination or upper respiratory tract disease. Lameness associated with calicivirus infection may be severe, but appears to be self-limiting and is associated with an excellent prognosis for recovery.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1328120/