Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) is a common viral infection in cats that typically affects the gastrointestinal tract. Here are some key points about it:
- Types: There are two forms of FCoV: Feline Enteric Coronavirus (FECV), which usually causes mild or subclinical gastrointestinal issues, and Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV), which can lead to a more severe and often fatal disease called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).
- Transmission: FCoV is typically spread through the fecal-oral route, meaning cats can get infected by ingesting or inhaling virus particles from contaminated feces. It’s more common in multi-cat households or environments.
- Symptoms: Most cats infected with FECV show no symptoms or mild gastrointestinal signs like diarrhea. However, when the virus mutates into FIPV, it can cause systemic inflammation and a variety of clinical signs, including lethargy, fever, weight loss, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen or chest (wet form) or organ inflammation without fluid buildup (dry form).
- Prevalence: FCoV is found worldwide in both domestic and wild cats. A significant number of cats test positive for FCoV antibodies, but only a small percentage develop FIP.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis can be challenging due to the variety of symptoms and forms of the disease. There is no FDA-approved treatment for FIP, but some antiviral drugs are being studied and show promise.
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