Ferret coronavirus-associated diseases.
A novel coronavirus of ferrets was first described in 1993. This coronavirus caused an enteric disease called epizootic catarrhal enteritis (ECE). Recently, a ferret systemic coronavirus (FRSCV)-associated disease was discovered. This new systemic disease resembles the dry form of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) and has been reported in the United States and Europe. This article addresses the clinical signs, pathology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this ferret FIP-like disease.
Murray
Jerry
J
Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch, 14021 Denton Drive, Dallas, TX 75234, USA.
Kiupel
Matti
M
Maes
Roger K
RK
D000818:Animals; D017934:Coronavirus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D018352:Coronavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004751:Enteritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005289:Ferrets / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male