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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Feline Medicine
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Cowpox virus (CPxV) can cause severe illness in domestic cats.
  • Pneumonia and pleural effusion are significant clinical manifestations of CPxV infection.
  • Understanding CPxV pathogenesis and treatment is crucial for feline health and public safety.

Observation:

  • Five cases of feline pneumonia with pleural effusion linked to CPxV are documented.
  • Mixed infections with feline herpesvirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, and Mycoplasma species may predispose cats to CPxV pneumonia.
  • Novel diagnostic approaches included virus isolation from bronchoalveolar lavage and pleural fluid, and cytological identification of inclusion bodies.

Findings:

  • This is the first case series reporting CPxV pneumonia in cats.
  • Virus isolation from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and pleural fluid, and cytological detection of inclusion bodies are new diagnostic methods for CPxV.
  • Interferon omega (IFN-ω) was administered to two cats, both of whom survived, suggesting potential therapeutic efficacy.

Implications:

  • CPxV should be considered a differential diagnosis for pneumonia in cats.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of CPxV is vital for effective treatment and preventing transmission.
  • The zoonotic potential of CPxV underscores the importance of recognizing and managing this infection in companion animals.