Diagnosis and treatment of a case of mixed infection with feline herpesvirus type Ⅰ and feline calicivirus
Li Mingjun
Wang Min
Lai Jinlun
Abstract：A 4-year-old female Chinese native cat was admitted to the veterinary hospital presented with lethargy,anorexia,erythematous and painful gingiva,ptyalism,and halitosis.Clinical examination revealed oral and gingival inflammation accompanied by mild dehydration.PCR testing confirmed concurrent infection with feline herpesvirus typeⅠ(FHV-Ⅰ)and feline Calicivirus(FCV).The patient received a 7-day comprehensive treatment protocol incorporating antiviral therapy,antibacterial management,symptomatic support,and nutritional supplementation.Following treatment,the cat exhibited significant clinical improvement with restored mental alertness,normalized appetite,and complete resolution of oral ulcers.The patient was subsequently discharged in good health with a full recovery.
Keywords：Feline herpesvirus type ⅠFeline calicivirusMixed infectionFeline upper respiratory infection complex
Publication Date：2025-07-15
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 55-58 )