Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eye problems caused by feline herpesvirus in cats
By Andrew, S E·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2001·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, 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 We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above.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: Ocular manifestations of feline herpesvirus.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) is a common virus that affects cats all over the world. When cats get this virus, they often show eye problems like conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye's outer membrane) and keratitis (inflammation of the cornea). The paper talks about how the virus causes these issues, the tests that can be done to diagnose it, and the different treatments available. Some of the other eye problems that can occur include dry eyes, severe inflammation, and even more serious conditions. Overall, the paper provides a thorough overview of how to identify and treat eye issues caused by this virus.
Abstract
Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) infection is ubiquitous in the domestic cat population worldwide. The most common clinical ocular manifestations of infection with FHV-1 are conjunctivitis and keratitis. This paper reviews the pathogenesis of feline herpesvirus-1 and discusses the various clinical ocular manifestations, diagnostic techniques and treatment of FHV-1-induced diseases. Ocular manifestations include: conjunctivitis, keratitis, stromal keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, ophthalmia neonatorium, symblepharon, corneal sequestrum, eosinophilic keratitis and anterior uveitis. Diagnostic techniques discussed include: virus isolation, fluorescent antibody testing, serum neutralising titers, ELISA and polymerase chain reaction. Various therapies are also discussed.
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/11716625/