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Persistent papillomavirus infection in a cat
F Lozano-Alarcón1, T P Lewis, E G Clark
1Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Arizona, Tucson 85705, USA.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|September 1, 1996
Summary
A Persian cat experienced persistent cutaneous papillomavirus infection, presenting as black skin plaques. The infection was confirmed via electron microscopy and immunoperoxidase staining.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Virology
- Pathology
Background:
- Persistent cutaneous papillomavirus infections are rare in felines.
- This case highlights a unique presentation in a crossbred Persian cat.
Observation:
- The cat presented with multifocal-to-confluent, raised, black plaques on its neck, thorax, shoulders, and forelegs.
- Lesions were characteristic of a chronic, persistent viral infection.
Findings:
- Papillomavirus virions were identified in skin lesions using electron microscopy.
- Immunoperoxidase staining confirmed the presence of papillomavirus antigens within the stratum granulosum cells.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of feline papillomavirus manifestations.
- It underscores the importance of diagnostic electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry in identifying viral skin diseases in cats.