Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin diseases linked to feline leukemia virus in two cats
By Favrot, C et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2005·Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Two cases of FeLV-associated dermatoses.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat was brought in with skin problems, including painful sores and lesions. The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with a skin condition related to feline leukemia virus (FeLV), which can cause various skin issues. In this case, tests confirmed the presence of FeLV in the affected skin. Treatment options for FeLV-related skin conditions can vary, and it's important for pet owners to discuss the best approach with their veterinarian.
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Abstract
Two cases of feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)-associated dermatosis are described. The first cat was affected by an ulcerative dermatitis identified as a giant-cell dermatosis. The second case was a cutaneous lymphoma. In both cases, FeLV antigens and FeLV genome were demonstrated in the affected skin immunologically and with polymerase chain reaction, respectively. The first case suggests that, like other retroviruses, at least some strains of FeLV can induce syncytium formation. As FeLV antigens and genome were demonstrated in a serologically negative cat, the second case suggests that focal skin FeLV replication may occur. FeLV-associated dermatoses are rare skin conditions that may be under-diagnosed.
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