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Feline herpesvirus-1 esophagitis in an immunocompetent catLoélia Nouveau, Emilie Véran, Pierre Hélie, Pascale Gendron. Abstract |  Download PDF | |  Post | Background:
Herpes simplex virus is a well-recognized cause of esophagitis in humans, mainly in immunocompromised patients, but feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) esophagitis has never been described in cats.
Case Description:
This report describes a fatal case of FHV-1 infection involving the respiratory tract with concurrent esophagitis in a 4-year-old neutered male Bengal cat. Polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry for FHV-1 in the esophagus confirmed the herpetic esophagitis.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the importance of considering FHV-1 in the differential diagnosis of esophagitis in cats, even in cats without evidence of immunosuppression.
Key words: Case report; Cat; Feline herpesvirus-1; Feline herpesvirus-1 esophagitis.
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