Lateral Flow Assay and Polymerase Chain Reaction Based Diagnosis and Management of Feline Parvoviral Infection in a Persian Kitten

Abstract

Felineparvoviral infection, caused by the highly contagious feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), poses a significant threat to feline populations worldwide. This paper presents a case study detailing the successful diagnosis and management of feline parvoviral infection in a seven-month-old Persian kitten.Diagnostic evaluation was performed using a comprehensive approach including Complete Blood Count (CBC), Lateral flow assay and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).The treatment focused on administering supportive care along with antibiotics. In conclusion, this case study underscores the importance of using appropriate molecular diagnostic techniques like LFA and PCR for timely prompt diagnosis and aggressive supportive care in the management of feline parvoviral infection, infection, particularly in susceptible breeds like Persian cats.