Rhinotracheitis or herpesvirus infection affects cats of all ages, regardless of age and gender, but kittens are especially vulnerable. Herpes mainly affects the upper respiratory tract and eyes because the virus multiplies in the epithelial cells of the upper respiratory tract and conjunctiva.
And the virus is also localized in neurons. Infection of neurons allows the virus to remain viable for a long time after the primary infection. This means that if the virus enters the cat's body, then even after clinical recovery, it literally barricades itself in the neurons. How to protect your cat from herpes and avoid serious complications.
26 сен 2024