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Infection of the pregnant queen may result in ''in utero'' infection of kittens. When this occurs in early to mid gestation, foetal death, resorbtion, abortion or mummification can occur. Infection of kittens in late gestation or early in neonatal life may give cerebellar hypoplasia. This becomes apparent at around 10-14 days old. Affected kittens are ataxic with a wide-based stance, inco-ordination and tremors, and these signs persist for life. Apart from occasional retinal dysplasia, these cats are otherwise normal and healthy and are said to make good pets.
Infection of the pregnant queen may result in ''in utero'' infection of kittens. When this occurs in early to mid gestation, foetal death, resorbtion, abortion or mummification can occur. Infection of kittens in late gestation or early in neonatal life may give cerebellar hypoplasia. This becomes apparent at around 10-14 days old. Affected kittens are ataxic with a wide-based stance, inco-ordination and tremors, and these signs persist for life. Apart from occasional retinal dysplasia, these cats are otherwise normal and healthy and are said to make good pets.
A per acute presentation of disease is possible, where kittens are found dead with little or no evidence of preceding enteritis.
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