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Eosinophilic dermatitis: a clinical manifestation of persistent feline herpesvirus infection in a cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Author
Schultz, Latoya K.
Abstract
Since 1984, there has been frequent occurences of a chronic, mutifocal, cutaneous
ulcerative disease refractory to treatment in captive North American populations of the
cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). Histopathologic examination of skin sections revealed large
numbers of eosinophils distributed throughout the dermis as well as the presence of
intranuclear eosinophilic inclusions in follicular epithelial cells, which is classic for
herpesvirus dermatitis. Feline herpesvirus, a member of the family alpha herpesviridae,
is considered endemic in captive cheetah populations; a 2004 survey revealed that 5% of
the North American cheetah population has been affected with this condition. This paper
will discuss the epidemiology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of the cutaneous manifestation of feline herpesvirus in cheetahs.
Journal/Series
Senior seminar paper Seminar SF610.1 2009 S348
Date Issued
2009-04-15Subject
Cheetah -- Diseases -- Case studies
Type
term paper