What is feline calicivirus (FCV)?

Feline calicivirus(FCV) is a highly contagious disease caused by feline calicivirus infection. The virus can cause upper respiratory infections and a range of oral diseases in cats. In fact, FCV is responsible for more than 50% of respiratory infections in cats.

What is real-time PCR?

Quantitative PCR (qPCR), also called real-time PCR or quantitative real-time PCR, is a PCR-based technique that couples amplification of a target DNA sequence with quantification of the concentration of that DNA species in the reaction.