Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Seizures linked to feline infectious peritonitis in cats
By Timmann, Doris et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2008·Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrospective analysis of seizures associated with feline infectious peritonitis in cats.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 55 cats with a serious form of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) was studied to understand the connection between seizures and this disease. Out of these cats, 14 experienced seizures, with most having generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which are the type that causes convulsions. The study found that seizures were more common in cats with significant brain inflammation, indicating severe brain damage and a poorer outlook for recovery. Unfortunately, the presence of seizures in these cats suggests a more serious condition that may require intensive care and monitoring.
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Abstract
Seizures have been reported frequently in feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) but have not been studied in detail in association with this disease. The purpose of this study was to perform a retrospective analysis of neurological signs in a population of 55 cats with a histopathologically confirmed neurological form of FIP. Seizure patterns were determined and it was attempted to relate occurrence of seizures with age, breed, sex and neuropathological features. Fourteen cats had seizure(s), while 41 cats had no history of seizure(s). Generalised tonic-clonic seizures were seen in nine cats; and complex focal seizures were observed in four patients. The exact type of seizure could not be determined in one cat. Status epilepticus was observed in one patient but seizure clusters were not encountered. Occurrence of seizures was not related to age, sex, breed or intensity of the inflammation in the central nervous system. However, seizures were significantly more frequent in animals with marked extension of the inflammatory lesions to the forebrain (P=0.038). Thus, the occurrence of seizures in FIP indicates extensive brain damage and can, therefore, be considered to be an unfavourable prognostic sign.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17765591/