Update on feline infectious peritonitis
Emi Barker, Séverine Tasker
Abstract
Background Feline coronavirus (FCoV) infection in cats is common, usually only causing mild intestinal signs, such as diarrhoea. It is highly infectious and found worldwide. A sequela of FCoV infection, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), is a common cause of death in young cats, occurring in up to 10 per cent of cats infected with FCoV. Although suspicion of FIP is frequent in sick, particularly young, cats, obtaining a definitive diagnosis using non‐ or minimally‐invasive approaches is difficult. Aim of the article This article provides an update regarding diagnosing cases of FIP and guidance on current treatment recommendations.
Topics & Concepts
Feline infectious peritonitisMedicineCATSSequelaPeritonitisCoronavirusIntensive care medicineVirologyImmunologyPediatricsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineSurgeryDiseaseAnimal Virus Infections StudiesViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyVirus-based gene therapy research