Genetics and Pathogenesis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus

Genetics and Pathogenesis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus

Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is endemic in feral cat populations and cat colonies, frequently preceding outbreaks of fatal feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). FCoV exhibits 2 biotypes: the pathogenic disease and a benign infection with feline enteric coronavirus (FECV). Uncertainty remains regarding w...

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Main Authors: Meredith A. Brown, Jennifer L. Troyer, Jill Pecon-Slattery, Melody E. Roelke, Stephen J. O’Brien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Coronavirus
infectious peritonitis
feline
virulence
genetic
marker
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/9/08-1573_article

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