Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Feline herpesvirus.

¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice

|October 18, 2000

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Heterozygote carriers of mutations in the F11 gene, encoding Factor XI, have normal coagulation by thromboelastography during pregnancy.

International journal of obstetric anesthesia·2019

Same author

Comparison of a rebound tonometer with an applanation tonometer in dogs with glaucoma.

The Veterinary record·2012

Same author

Post-anesthetic cortical blindness in cats: twenty cases.

Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2012

Same author

Characterization and purification of acidocin CH5, a bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus acidophilus CH5.

Journal of applied microbiology·2004

Same author

Antifungal activity of sodium acetate and Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

Journal of food protection·2002

Same author

Respiratory syncytial virus infection following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Bone marrow transplantation·2002

Same journal

Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026

Same journal

Practical Steps Toward Antimicrobial Stewardship for the General Practitioner.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026

Same journal

Using Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine and Artificial Intelligence to Support Clinical Decision Making in Veterinary Practice.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026

Same journal

Feline Asthma-Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026

Same journal

Disease Prediction and Precision Veterinary Medicine: Applications, Opportunities, and Limitations of Artificial Intelligence in Small Animal Practice.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026

Same journal

The Moving Target of Companion Animal Infectious Diseases: Emerging Threats and Evolving Solutions.

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026

See all related articles

Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) infection is common in cats and can cause recurring eye problems. Early recognition of clinical signs is vital, as diagnostic tests may be negative, and treatment success varies among cats.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Ophthalmology
Virology

Background:

Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is a prevalent pathogen in domestic cats.
FHV-1 infection frequently leads to recurrent ocular disease in adult felines.
Diagnosis can be challenging due to potential negative results from diagnostic tests.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of recognizing clinical signs of FHV-1 infection.
To discuss the challenges in diagnosing FHV-1.
To review available treatment options and their variable efficacy.

Main Methods:

Clinical case reviews.
Literature synthesis on FHV-1 diagnosis and treatment.
Analysis of diagnostic test limitations.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

Clinical history and signs are crucial for suspecting FHV-1.
Diagnostic tests for FHV-1 may not always be conclusive.
A subset of cats exhibits poor response to available therapies.

Conclusions:

Prompt clinical recognition of FHV-1 is essential for effective management.
Veterinarians must consider clinical presentation alongside diagnostic results.
Treatment strategies for FHV-1 should be individualized due to variable patient response.