Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Common coronavirus infection of cats caused by the feline infectious peritonitis virus (CORONAVIRUS, FELINE). The disease is characterized by a long incubation period, fever, depression, loss of appetite, wasting, and progressive abdominal enlargement. Infection of cells of the monocyte-macrophage lineage appears to be essential in FIP pathogenesis.

Also Known As:

Infectious Peritonitis, Feline; Peritonitis, Infectious, Feline; Feline Infectious Peritonitides; Infectious Peritonitides, Feline; Peritonitis, Feline Infectious

Infections: 526564
- Virus Diseases: 41777
  - RNA Virus Infections: 303
    - Nidovirales Infections
      - Coronaviridae Infections: 1
        Coronavirus Infections: 1279
        Feline Infectious Peritonitis: 181
Animal Diseases: 416
- Cat Diseases: 27
  - Feline Infectious Peritonitis: 181

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