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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
 
Almost invariably fatal.
 
Almost invariably fatal.
Immunomodulators including interferon   
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Immunomodulators including interferon have been used to control the virus and Dr. Diane Addie at Glasgow vet school has found that cats do respond to this form of treatment.  
 
Immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisolone or cyclophosphamide may slow disease progression.  
 
Immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisolone or cyclophosphamide may slow disease progression.  
Cats should be treated with widespread antibiotics and suppotively.   
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Cats should recieve widespread antibiotics and suppotive therapy.   
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==Control==
 
==Control==
 
Conventional vaccination is counterproductive as antibody worsens infection however a non-systemic vaccine (Primucell) is available outside the UK
 
Conventional vaccination is counterproductive as antibody worsens infection however a non-systemic vaccine (Primucell) is available outside the UK
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