Filgrastim Effectiveness in Treating Cats with Feline Panleukopenia Virus
Author Information
Author(s): Dascalu Mihaela Anca, Daraban Bocaneti Florentina, Soreanu Octavian, Tutu Paul, Cozma Andreea, Morosan Serban, Tanase Oana
Primary Institution: Department of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences
Hypothesis
Can filgrastim effectively treat feline panleukopenia virus in cats?
Conclusion
The study found that filgrastim administration resulted in a 100% survival rate in cats with feline panleukopenia virus.
Supporting Evidence
- All cats in the study tested positive for feline panleukopenia virus.
- Significant improvements in blood parameters were observed after treatment with filgrastim.
- Filgrastim administration led to a complete recovery of leukopenia in all treated cats.
Takeaway
This study shows that a medicine used for humans can help sick cats get better from a serious virus.
Methodology
Twenty-two cats diagnosed with feline panleukopenia were treated with filgrastim for three consecutive days, followed by monitoring of blood parameters.
Limitations
The study did not explore long-term effects of filgrastim or compare it with other treatments.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 22 cats, with 14 males and 8 females, aged between 3 months and 5.7 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website