cat flu
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Names in other languages
- bgИнфекциозен ринотрахеит при котките
- Françaisgrippe féline
- РусскийКошачий грипп
- DeutschKatzengrippe
- Nederlandsniesziekte
- 日本語猫インフルエンザ
- Englishcat flu
- 中文貓流感
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Cat flu, or feline upper respiratory disease, is a contagious disease complex (can include multiple pathogens) primarily caused by feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) and feline calicivirus (FVC), with secondary bacterial infections such as Bordetella bronchiseptica and Chlamydia felis sometimes contributing to clinical signs. Other common respiratory pathogens include Mycoplasma felis and Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
Cat flu, or feline upper respiratory disease, is a contagious disease complex (can include multiple pathogens) primarily caused by feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) and feline calicivirus (FVC), with secondary bacterial infections such as Bordetella bronchiseptica and Chlamydia felis sometimes contributing to clinical signs. Other common respiratory pathogens include Mycoplasma felis and Streptococcus zooepidemicus.
Clinical signs
The viral infection in cats in usually mild, lasting 5-10 days with some cats remaining asymptomatic. More severe cases can last up to 6 weeks. Infected cats can exhibit the following symptoms: Sneezing Coughing Fever (up to ) Discharge from the nose or eyes Lethargy Fever Conjunctivitis Loss of appetite Neurological symptoms such as paralysis and seizures Oral ulcers Severely infected cats can combat other complications including pneumonia, secondary bacterial infections, or even death when infected with highly pathogenic viruses like avian influenza A(H5N1).
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