Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Etiological investigation of multiple respiratory infections in cats.
- Journal:
- The new microbiologica
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Di Martino, B et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences · Italy
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A study looked at 100 domestic cats showing signs of upper respiratory tract disease (URTD), which can include symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or nasal discharge. The researchers tested samples from these cats to check for several viruses and bacteria, finding that 47 had Feline Calicivirus (FCV), 42 had Feline Herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1), 26 had Bordetella bronchiseptica, and 8 had Chlamydophila felis. Some cats had more than one infection at the same time, with 33 showing dual or multiple infections. The findings suggest that FCV and FHV-1 are the main causes of URTD in cats, but other infections are also quite common.
Abstract
In order to evaluate the relevance of multiple infections in domestic cats with Upper Respiratory Tract Disease (URTD) one hundred animals with clinical signs were investigated for detection of Feline Herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1), Chlamydophila felis, Feline Calicivirus (FCV) and Bordetella bronchiseptica from mucosal swabs. Forty-seven cats were positive for FCV, 42 cats for FHV-1, 26 for B. bronchiseptica and 8 for C. felis. Dual or multiple infections were found in 33 of examined animals. Our results document that FCV and FHV-1 are the major recognized cause of URTD, although infections associated with other pathogens such as B. bronchiseptica or C. felis are also common in cats.
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