Pif em felinos domésticos – revisão de literatura

Abstract

PIF is characterized as a lethal disease, which affects domestic and wild felines around the world, occurs more frequently in young cats, currently the most important disease for cat breeders. Its etiological agent is the FCoV, which from a mutation suffered in its gene, gave rise to its viral form, Feline coronavirus. Feline coronavirus is endemic in environments with more than 6 cats, further increasing the chances of

contagion among felines residing in these places since its transmission occurs oro- fecally. Its manifestation occurs in two forms: effusive (wet) and non-effusive (dry), its

effusive form is the most common and most aggressive, and it causes the extravasation of exudate into the thoracic and abdominal cavities, generating ascites and hydrothorax, eye disorders, dyspnea, fever, weight loss and are some of its manifestations. Dry FIP is characterized by granulomatous growth in the affected organs, paresis in the limbs, and involvement of the central nervous system, among other manifestations such as priapism and meningitis. The ante-mortem diagnosis is difficult to conclude since its manifestations are numerous and have an unfavorable prognosis as it has a rapid and fatal evolution. The present work aimed to carry out a bibliographical review of Feline Infectious Peritonitis, to elucidate questions regarding its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures.