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Feline infectious peritonitis in a mountain lion (Puma concolor), California, USA.
Stephenson, Nicole; Swift, Pamela; Moeller, Robert B; Worth, S Joy; Foley, Janet.
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  • Stephenson N; Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA. nstephenson@ucdavis.edu
J Wildl Dis ; 49(2): 408-12, 2013 Apr.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23568918
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal immune-mediated vasculitis of felids caused by a mutant form of a common feline enteric virus, feline enteric coronavirus. The virus can attack many organ systems and causes a broad range of signs, commonly including weight loss and fever. Regardless of presentation, FIP is ultimately fatal and often presents a diagnostic challenge. In May 2010, a malnourished young adult male mountain lion (Puma concolor) from Kern County, California, USA was euthanized because of concern for public safety, and a postmortem examination was performed. Gross necropsy and histopathologic examination revealed necrotizing, multifocal myocarditis; necrotizing, neutrophilic, and histiocytic myositis and vasculitis of the tunica muscularis layer of the small and large intestines; and embolic, multifocal, interstitial pneumonia. Feline coronavirus antigen was detected in both the heart and intestinal tissue by immunohistochemistry. A PCR for coronavirus performed on kidney tissue was positive, confirming a diagnosis of FIP. Although coronavirus infection has been documented in mountain lions by serology, this is the first confirmed report of FIP.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Peritonitis Infecciosa Felina / Puma Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: J Wildl Dis Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Peritonitis Infecciosa Felina / Puma Límite: Animals País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: J Wildl Dis Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos