Feline viral rhinotracheitis

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Viral disease Feline viral rhinotracheitis

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Cats, Exotic felid

Associated Microorganisms

Feline herpes virus type 1 Cause

Clinical Signs

Sneezing

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Rhinitis

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Nasal discharge

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Conjunctivitis

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Ocular discharge

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Blepharospasm

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Ulcerative keratitis

Panophthalmitis

Pyrexia

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Anorexia

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Tracheitis

Cough

Sinusitis

Abortion

Lacrimal duct obstruction

Diagnosis

Virus isolation and identification

Paired serum antibody titer measurement

Immunofluorescent assay

Histopathological examination

Treatment

Amoxicillin therapy

Fluid and electrolyte therapy

Oxymetazoline nasal drops

Systemic antiviral therapy

Topical antiviral ophthalmic therapy

Topical ophthalmic antibiotic ointment

Intranasal conjunctival vaccination

Prevention & Control

Routine vaccination with modified live vaccine

Routine vaccination with inactivated vaccine

Initial vaccination at 8 to 10 weeks

Second vaccination after 3 to 4 weeks

Annual booster vaccination

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