Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline calicivirus found more in cats with chronic mouth inflammation
By Thomas, Sheeba et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·2017·Nestlé, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of feline calicivirus in cats with odontoclastic resorptive lesions and chronic gingivostomatitis.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that 15 out of 25 cats with chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), a painful gum disease, tested positive for feline calicivirus (FCV), while only 9 out of 40 cats with odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL) showed the virus. This suggests that FCV is more commonly linked to FCGS than to FORL. The findings indicate that while FCV may contribute to FCGS, it likely does not play a role in the development of FORL. If your cat has gum issues, it’s important to discuss these findings with your veterinarian for appropriate treatment options.
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Abstract
Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion (FORL) and feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) are two of the most common diseases of the feline oral cavity. While evidence is emerging that FCGS is caused by gingival inflammation initiated and perpetuated by the oral microbiota, little is known in this regard for FORL. Feline calicivirus (FCV) has been associated with the presence of FCGS and is thought to play a role in the initiation of this disease. In this study, the incidence of FCV was investigated in cats with FORL and FCGS, and compared to unaffected controls. FCV was detected by viral culture. The incidence of FCV was as follows: 6 (24.0%) of 24 control cats, 9 (22.5%) of 40 cats with FORL and 15 (60.0%) of 25 cats with FCGS were positive for FCV. There was a significant difference in FCV incidence between all the groups (p=0.003) but none between the control group and the FORL group. However, significant differences were observed in the incidence of FCV between control and FCGS (p=0.010) and between FORL and FCGS (p=0.006). It is concluded that although FCV may be associated with FCGS, it appears unlikely to play a role in FORL.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28235708/