Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis
Ferret enteric coronavirus infection
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Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE), commonly known as "green slime disease," is a highly contagious viral intestinal infection in ferrets. Caused by Ferret Enteric Coronavirus, it leads to severe diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid dehydration. While young ferrets often recover quickly with supportive care, ECE can be life-threatening for older ferrets or those with pre-existing conditions.

TL;DR. ECE adalah infeksi virus sangat menular pada feret dengan diare hijau encer berat, muntah, dan dehidrasi cepat mengancam jiwa.
Intervensi dini dan dukungan adalah kunci.
Apa itu?
„Green slime disease”. Ferret enteric coronavirus (FECV) merusak vili. Transit GI sangat cepat: dehidrasi segera.
Penyebab dan faktor risiko
FECV fekal-oral. Klasik: kit asimtomatik menulari dewasa. Kepadatan, karantina lemah.
Tanda
- Diare hijau encer (kardinal)
- Dehidrasi, turun berat, anoreksia, letargi, muntah (umum)
- Melena (kadang)

Letargi dan bulu kusam.
Diagnosis
RT-PCR feses (standar emas). Darah.

RT-PCR feses mendeteksi FECV.
Pengobatan
Suportif: cairan; Metronidazole; Buprenorphine; Famotidine; feeding berbantu.
Prognosis
Sangat baik pada muda dengan perawatan dini; waspada pada geriatrik/komorbid.
Pencegahan
Tanpa vaksin. Karantina 3–4 minggu; kebersihan; batasi kontak berisiko tinggi.
Kapan menghubungi
Darurat: prostrasi total, muntah terus, melena, ekstremitas dingin, tidak bisa berdiri.
Sumber
Konsensus klinis eksotik / gastroenterologi feret.
My highlights & notes
Tanda & gejala
Cara didiagnosis
- Fecal RT-PCR for Ferret Enteric CoronavirusStandar emas
- Fecal electron microscopy
- Histopathology of intestinal biopsy
Pendekatan pengobatan
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Pertanyaan umum
What is Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis?
Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE), commonly known as "green slime disease," is a highly contagious viral intestinal infection in ferrets. Caused by Ferret Enteric Coronavirus, it leads to severe diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid dehydration. While young ferrets often recover quickly with supportive care, ECE can be life-threatening for older ferrets or those with pre-existing conditions.
What are the symptoms of Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis?
Green watery diarrhea、Loss of appetite、Dehydration、Lethargy、Vomiting (throwing up)、Weight loss (getting thinner)、Black tarry stool
How is Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis diagnosed?
Fecal RT-PCR for Ferret Enteric Coronavirus、Fecal electron microscopy、Histopathology of intestinal biopsy
How is Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis treated?
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