Feline Corona Virus

Question 1

What causes feline infectious peritonitis?

Answer 1

Feline Corona Virus

Question 2

Purebred cats most likely infected with feline corona virus

Answer 2

Persian, abyssinian, bengal, birman, hinwlayan, ragdoll, and rex breeds.

Question 3

Mode of transmission for Feline Corona Virus

Answer 3

Inhalation and Ingestion (most common)

Question 4

What is the most common place of infection for feline corona virus?

Answer 4

Litterbox

Question 5

Two forms of FCV

Answer 5

Wet form (effusive) and dry form (non-effusive)

Wet - fluid build up in abdomen and chest
Dry - inflammatory cells accumulate in kidney, liver, brain, and eyes.

Question 6

Diagnostic/confirmatory test for feline infectious perotonitis

Answer 6

Rivalta’s Test

Question 7

How is rivalta’s test administered?

Answer 7

Transparent reagent tube is filled with 8ml distilled water and 1 drop of acetic acid is added and mixed.

A drop of effusion fluid is added and if the drop disappears, its negative. If the drop retained its shape or sink at the bottom, then its positive.

Question 8

Drug of choice for FIP

Answer 8

Lysine oral solution (active ingredient, L-lysine and lutien)