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[Catpox in Germany].

H Mahnel1

  • 1Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Tierarztliche Praxis
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Pox in domestic cats, caused by a cowpox-like virus, has been detected in Germany since 1988. This zoonotic disease, often unnoticed in the field, poses a potential risk to both animal and human health.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Context:

  • First detected in Germany in 1988, pox in domestic cats has seen fourteen additional confirmed cases.
  • The causative agent is a cowpox-like virus.
  • Cases occur between June and November across various German regions.

Purpose:

  • To discuss current epidemiological and infectiological findings of catpox in Germany.
  • To highlight the significance of catpox for veterinarians and physicians.
  • To assess the potential of catpox as a zoonotic pathogen.

Summary:

  • The study reviews the occurrence of pox in domestic cats in Germany since 1988.
  • Fifteen cases have been confirmed, with the infectious agent identified as a cowpox-like virus.

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  • The disease was often detected incidentally during laboratory examinations, not in the field.

    • Impact:

    • Provides crucial insights into the epidemiology and infectiology of a significant feline disease.
    • Emphasizes the zoonotic potential of cowpox-like viruses, relevant for public health.
    • Informs veterinary and medical professionals about disease recognition and management.