In Cats Infected With Feline Herpesvirus Type-1 (FHV-1) Does Treatment With Famciclovir Result in a Reduction of Respiratory and Ocular Clinical Signs?

<p><strong>Clinical bottom line</strong></p><p>Based on the current available evidence, famciclovir may have a positive effect on reducing respiratory and ocular clinical signs of feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) disease, however further research is needed before famci...

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Main Author: Jacqueline Cole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: RCVS Knowledge 2017-07-01
Series:Veterinary Evidence
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Online Access:https://veterinaryevidence.org/index.php/ve/article/view/105
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Summary:<p><strong>Clinical bottom line</strong></p><p>Based on the current available evidence, famciclovir may have a positive effect on reducing respiratory and ocular clinical signs of feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) disease, however further research is needed before famciclovir can be routinely recommended as part of a treatment protocol for this disease.</p><p><br /> <img src="https://www.veterinaryevidence.org/rcvskmod/icons/oa-icon.jpg" alt="Open Access" /> <img src="https://www.veterinaryevidence.org/rcvskmod/icons/pr-icon.jpg" alt="Peer Reviewed" /></p>
ISSN:2396-9776