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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (view source)
Revision as of 12:31, 28 July 2010
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
FIP should be suspected in all cases of chronic weight loss or recurrent fever unresponsive to antibiotics, particularly in multiple cat situations.
FIP should be suspected in all cases of chronic weight loss or recurrent fever unresponsive to antibiotics, particularly in multiple cat situations.
Simple serology is impossible as most cats will have antibody to FECoV.
Simple serology is impossible as most cats will have antibody to FECoV.
===Clinical Signs===
The disease is characterised by a variety of clinical signs, including weight loss, fever and [[Vasculitis|vasculitis]].
===Laboratory Tests===
Four indicators can be used for diagnosis:
*High FECoV Antibody titres
*High FECoV Antibody titres
*Low albumin:globulin ratio in plasma/ascites (globulin levels rise in FIP)
*Low albumin:globulin ratio in plasma/ascites (globulin levels rise in FIP)