Feline Calicivirus Infection with Chronic Stomatitis, Rhinitis and Otitis in a Bengal Cat in Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this case study was to describesthe infection withfeline calicivirus manifested aschronic stomatitis, rhinitisand otitis ina Bengal cat. Acat was presented to the clinic due to inappetence, weakness, and frequent vomiting. It hadnever been vaccinated, and never been given anthelmintic. It had an openwound on itsback,andpurulent dischargewas appearing inthe earand nose. Usingan antigen testkit, Feline Calicivirus was tested positivefor infection with Feline calicivirus.Therapies were givento relieve clinical signshowever, thepatient could not be saved. Prevention of feline caliciviruscould be done by vaccination, as well as maintainingcleanliness of housingand equipment