Correlation between clinical signs of feline conjunctivitis and molecular detection of felid herpesvirus-1, feline calicivirus, chlamydophila felis and mycoplasma felis in cats from shelters in Rio de Janeiro

Objectives: To perform molecular diagnosis of microbial agents (FHV-1, FCV, Mycoplasma felis, and Chlamydophila felis) in kittens with conjunctivitis and correlate the clinical signs with clinical severity. Material and Methods: A total of 108 conjunctival swab were collected from kittens without (G...

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Main Authors: Natasha Baumworcel, Ana Maria Barros Soares, Sheila Bruna Silva, Núbia Karla Oliveira Almeida, Tatiana Xavier de Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2017-05-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/104588