Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ulcerative skin sores linked to feline infectious peritonitis in a cat
By Vicente A. Avila & Daniel R. Rissi·Published in Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology·2020·Department of Pathology, College of veterinary Medicina and Animal Science, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México., BR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Ulcerative dermatitis due to feline infectious peritonitis virus infection in a cat
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 14-month-old male domestic shorthaired cat developed a small ulcer on its neck and was suspected to have feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a serious viral disease. A skin biopsy showed signs of ulcerative dermatitis, which is inflammation of the skin, and tests confirmed the presence of the virus. FIP can cause various symptoms, including skin lesions, and should be considered when a cat shows skin problems along with other signs of illness. Treatment options for FIP can vary, and it's important to consult your veterinarian for the best approach.
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Abstract
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is one of the most prevalent viral diseases of wild and domestic cats. Despite of its multisystemic character, cutaneous lesions of FIP have been rarely described. A skin biopsy from a 14-month-old male neutered domestic shorthaired cat with a slightly raised, 5 mm in diameter ulcer on the dorsal cervical area and a presumptive clinical diagnosis of FIP was submitted for histological examination. Histological changes consisted of ulcerative dermatitis with perivascular, periadnexal, and interstitial accumulations of neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells with areas of vasculitis. Immunohistochemistry for feline coronavirus revealed intralesional clusters of antigen within macrophages. FIP should be considered in cases of papular to nodular or ulcerative skin lesions in cats when occurring in conjunction with clinical signs of systemic disease consistent with FIP.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.24070/bjvp.1983-0246.v13i1p48-50