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== Introduction  ==
 
== Introduction  ==
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The virus is widespread and common. It can cause serious infections as well as latent infections which can be reactivated on boarding or at other periods of stress.
 
The virus is widespread and common. It can cause serious infections as well as latent infections which can be reactivated on boarding or at other periods of stress.
      
== Clinical Signs  ==
 
== Clinical Signs  ==
    
Upper respiratory tract signs such as [[rhinitis]], [[tracheitis]] and [[sinusitis]] as well as keratitis and corneal ulcers. In combination with other agents, will cause 'cat flu' which will include sneezing, coughing, gummy eyes, nasal discharge, dyspnoea and conjunctivitis.  
 
Upper respiratory tract signs such as [[rhinitis]], [[tracheitis]] and [[sinusitis]] as well as keratitis and corneal ulcers. In combination with other agents, will cause 'cat flu' which will include sneezing, coughing, gummy eyes, nasal discharge, dyspnoea and conjunctivitis.  
      
== Diagnosis  ==
 
== Diagnosis  ==
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'''Nasal swabs''' on first week of infection can be cultured for virus isolation, plus a swab of the eye.  
 
'''Nasal swabs''' on first week of infection can be cultured for virus isolation, plus a swab of the eye.  
      
== Treatment  ==
 
== Treatment  ==
    
For keratitis with corneal ulcers treat with subcutaneous omega interferon and give topical trifluorothymidine (thymidine analogue) on eyes.  
 
For keratitis with corneal ulcers treat with subcutaneous omega interferon and give topical trifluorothymidine (thymidine analogue) on eyes.  
      
== Control  ==
 
== Control  ==
    
Killed and live '''[[vaccines]]''' are available. Live vaccines have provoked symptoms in immunosuppressed kittens and are no longer used in the UK.  
 
Killed and live '''[[vaccines]]''' are available. Live vaccines have provoked symptoms in immunosuppressed kittens and are no longer used in the UK.  
      
== References  ==
 
== References  ==
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Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition), Merial
 
Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition), Merial
      
== Links  ==
 
== Links  ==
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[[Category:Herpesviridae]] [[Category:Expert_Review]] [[Category:Cat_Viruses]] [[Category:Respiratory_Diseases_-_Cat]] [[Category:Respiratory_Viral_Infections]]
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[[Category:Herpesviridae]] [[Category:Expert_Review - Small Animal]] [[Category:Cat_Viruses]] [[Category:Respiratory_Diseases_-_Cat]] [[Category:Respiratory_Viral_Infections]]
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[[Category:Hepatitis, Viral]]
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