Speed F-Corona

Why use Speed F-Corona?

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is caused by the feline coronavirus (FIPV), a spontaneous pathogenic mutation of the enteric coronavirus (FECV). The clinical presentation of FIP is vague and highly variable. The disease is systematically fatal. There is currently no diagnostic method to identify the presence FIPV in FECV carriers (2). The seroprevalence of coronavirus varies from between 10 to 40% of cats and affects 75% of the population in contaminated catteries. Only 5 to 15% of seropositive cats develop FIP, the others remain transitory infected or healthy carriers and life-long excreters (3).

When should you perform Speed F-Corona?

Speed F-Corona can be used to detect infection with coronavirus, but does not provide any information about its pathogenicity. Following an in-depth clinical examination, Speed F-Corona can help to link the symptoms that indicate FIP to an exposure to coronavirus. In catteries, Speed F-Corona can be used to identify chronic carriers and protect “clean” animals. The test can also be used as a complement to FeLV and FIV tests, before introducing new cats to a group of seronegative animals.