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[Feline calicivirus: a review]
1Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Infektions- und Seuchenmedizin, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
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|June 1, 1995
Summary
Feline calicivirus (FCV) causes contagious coryza in cats more often than feline herpesvirus type-1. This review covers FCV
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Virology
- Feline Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Contagious coryza is an acute feline disease.
- Caused by feline calicivirus (FCV) and feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1).
- FCV is isolated more frequently than FHV-1.
Purpose of the Study:
- Summarize current knowledge on FCV.
- Discuss FCV's clinical signs, epidemiology, and pathogenesis.
- Address challenges in FCV immunoprophylaxis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of FCV and related diseases.
- Analysis of clinical, epidemiological, and pathogenic data.
- Examination of immunoprophylaxis strategies.
Main Results:
- FCV is a common cause of contagious coryza in cats.
- Detailed understanding of FCV's impact on feline health.
- Identified difficulties in preventing FCV infections.
Conclusions:
- FCV is a significant pathogen in feline respiratory disease.
- Further research is needed for effective FCV vaccines and treatments.
- Improved immunoprophylaxis is crucial for feline health management.