OVERVIEW: The misnomer 'cowpox' has historical roots: cats rather acquire the virus from small rodents. It has a wide host spectrum (including man) and causes skin lesions, predominantly on the head and paws. Progressive proliferative ulcerations in kittens and immunosuppressed cats may take a fatal course. Cat owners should be informed about the zoonotic risk.
Cowpox virus infection in cats: ABCD guidelines on prevention and management.
MARSILIO, Fulvio;
2013-01-01
Abstract
OVERVIEW: The misnomer 'cowpox' has historical roots: cats rather acquire the virus from small rodents. It has a wide host spectrum (including man) and causes skin lesions, predominantly on the head and paws. Progressive proliferative ulcerations in kittens and immunosuppressed cats may take a fatal course. Cat owners should be informed about the zoonotic risk.File in questo prodotto:
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