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Feline chlamydia and calicivirus infections.
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. ramseyd@cvm.msu.edu
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|October 18, 2000
Summary
Feline conjunctivitis can be challenging for veterinarians. Chlamydia psittaci is a key pathogen to consider, while Feline Calicivirus (FCV) rarely causes conjunctivitis alone, typically appearing with other symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Feline conjunctivitis is a prevalent condition posing diagnostic difficulties.
- Identifying causative agents is crucial for effective treatment and disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of Chlamydia psittaci in feline conjunctivitis.
- To clarify the role of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) in the presentation of conjunctivitis.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical cases presenting with feline conjunctivitis.
- Differential diagnosis considerations for feline ocular infections.
Main Results:
- Chlamydia psittaci is identified as a significant and common cause of feline conjunctivitis.
- Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is an uncommon cause of conjunctivitis, usually accompanying systemic signs like oral ulcers and respiratory disease.
Conclusions:
- Veterinarians should prioritize testing for Chlamydia psittaci in cats with conjunctivitis.
- Feline Calicivirus (FCV) should be suspected as a cause of conjunctivitis only when other characteristic clinical signs are present.