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Croatian veterinary report, Vol. 23 No. 2, 2015.

Professional paper

Feline infectious peritonitis

Suzana Hađina ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ana Beck ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Vladimir Stevanović ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Krešimir Martinković ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Branimir Škrlin ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ljubo Barbić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Zoran Milas ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Vilim Starešina ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Zrinka Štritof ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Josipa Habuš ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Matko Perharić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Nenad Turk ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

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Abstract

Feline infectious peritonitis is a viral disease caused by the mutation of serotype I and serotype II feline Coronavirus. An outbreak of disease occurs sporadically, is rarely epizootic and results in a lethal outcome. The virulence and infectious dose depend on the virus type and strain. Sick and infected animals, persistent carriers, contaminated litter trays, bowls and combs may be the source of infection. The virus is transmitted by indirect contact. The incubation period is from 2 to 3 weeks up to a few months, and sometimes years, depending on the immunological status of the animal. Two different forms of disease have been distinguished: effusive (wet form) and non-effusive (dry form). The wet form is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the body cavities, and the dry form with granulomatous infiltration of the parenchymal organs and intestines. Clinical manifestations depend on which organ or system is affected. Treatment of feline infectious peritonitis involves only symptomatic therapy of the disease, as opposed to treating the cause. Feline coronavirus is widespread in a multi-cat environment and it is difficult to minimize the risk of spread of the infection. Vaccination is not routinely used in practice.

Keywords

feline infectious peritonitis; feline coronavirus; clinical manifestation; diagnosis; treatment

Hrčak ID:

231399

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/231399

Publication date:

9.3.2015.

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