Feline Parvovirus Lethal Outbreak in a Group of Adult Cohabiting Domestic Cats.

ABSTRACT: Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious and often fatal disease in cats. The virus, known as feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), primarily affects kittens and unvaccinated cats. It is transmitted through contact with infected cats or their bodily fluids, as well as contaminated objects and environments. The diagnosis of FPV infection can be confirmed through a combination of clinical signs, blood tests, and fecal testing. Prevention through vaccination is recommended for all cats. This case report describes an outbreak of feline panleukopenia in a group of unvaccinated domestic cats that resulted in acute mortality. The lesions were evaluated using histopathology, and the specific viral strain was characterized using molecular techniques. The clinical course of the outbreak was peracute,

SUBMITTER: Pacini MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10302906 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature