Feline Panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia virus
Tunnetaan myös nimellä: Feline parvoviral enteritis, Feline distemper
Lyhyesti
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, life-threatening viral disease that attacks a cat's bone marrow and intestines. Understanding its symptoms, rapid diagnosis, and intensive supportive care is critical for survival.

TL;DR. Erittäin tarttuva kissan parvovirus; tehohoito ja rokotus pelastavat.
Severe lethargy and dehydration are typical in kittens.
Mikä se on?
FPV (parvovirus; also called feline distemper) destroys rapidly dividing cells in bone marrow and intestinal crypts. Result: severe leukopenia plus gut barrier failure and sepsis risk. Extremely stable in the environment.
Syyt ja riskitekijät
Feline panleukopenia virus; some canine parvovirus variants can infect cats. Fecal-oral and fomite spread. Survives months to a year on surfaces; needs bleach ~1:30. Highest risk: young, unvaccinated kittens after maternal antibody fade.
Oireet
- Leukopenia (cardinal, on CBC)
- Vomiting, anorexia, dehydration, fever then possible hypothermia, severe lethargy (common)
- Diarrhea (may be bloody), thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia, hypokalemia (occasional)
- In utero: cerebellar hypoplasia in kittens (rare presentation of prenatal infection)

Skin-tent testing helps assess dehydration.
Miten eläinlääkärit diagnosoivat
History + CBC (profound leukopenia). In-clinic fecal parvovirus ELISA (cross-reacts; moderate sensitivity, high specificity). PCR for confirmation. Isolate immediately.
Hoito
No specific antiviral. Intensive isolation support: IV fluids/electrolytes, nutrition, broad-spectrum antibiotics against bacterial translocation, plasma if severe hypoalbuminemia. Early aggressive care improves survival.
Ennuste
Guarded. Roughly half may survive with intensive care in published series; survivors of first ~5 days often recover with lasting immunity. Severe leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hypoalbuminemia, hypokalemia worsen outlook.
Ehkäisy
Core vaccination past 12 weeks of age (kitten series + boosters). Disinfect with bleach 1:30; discard non-bleachable items after an outbreak. Quarantine new cats ~2 weeks.
Milloin soittaa eläinlääkärille
Level-5 emergency for any unvaccinated cat/kitten with persistent vomiting, extreme lethargy, refusal to eat/drink, bloody diarrhea, high fever or sudden coldness. Do not wait.
Lähteet
- Internal Medicine, 5th Edition, page 493.
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition, page 562.
My highlights & notes
Oireet ja merkit
Miten se diagnosoidaan
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- In-house fecal ELISA for CPV
- PCR assay on feces or tissue
Usein kysytyt kysymykset
What is Feline Panleukopenia?
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, life-threatening viral disease that attacks a cat's bone marrow and intestines. Understanding its symptoms, rapid diagnosis, and intensive supportive care is critical for survival.
What are the symptoms of Feline Panleukopenia?
leukopenia、Loss of appetite、Dehydration、Fever、Lethargy、Vomiting (throwing up)、Diarrhoea、Low blood albumin
How is Feline Panleukopenia diagnosed?
Complete Blood Count (CBC)、In-house fecal ELISA for CPV、PCR assay on feces or tissue
Lähteet
- Internal Medicine 5th · p. 493
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 562
- Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd Edition (VetBooks.ir) · p. 562
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