2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Clinical importance

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is one of the most important infectious diseases and causes of death in cats; young cats less than 2 years of age are especially vulnerable. FIP is caused by a feline coronavirus (FCoV). It has been estimated that around 0.3% to 1.4% of feline deaths at veterinary institutions are caused by FIP.

Scope

This document has been developed by a Task Force of experts in feline clinical medicine as the 2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines to provide veterinarians with essential information to aid their ability to recognize cats presenting with FIP.

Testing and interpretation

Nearly every small animal veterinary practitioner will see cases. FIP can be challenging to diagnose owing to the l

SUBMITTER: Thayer V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10812230 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature