Evidence of feline herpesvirus-1 DNA in the vestibular ganglion of domestic cats

Vet J. 2010 Jun;184(3):371-2. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2009.03.030. Epub 2009 Apr 25.

Abstract

In humans, herpes simplex virus type-1 has recently been detected in the vestibular ganglion (VG) and labyrinth (VL) and may be associated with vestibular signs. Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) is widespread amongst cat populations and affects many different tissues. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the presence of FHV-1 DNA in the VG and VL of randomly selected domestic cats using PCR. FHV-1 DNA was detected in the VG of 14% of the cats. There was no detectable FHV-1 DNA in the VL of any cat. None of the infected cats had vestibular signs related to the VG infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alphaherpesvirinae / genetics
  • Alphaherpesvirinae / isolation & purification*
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cat Diseases / virology*
  • Cats
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Female
  • Ganglia, Sensory / virology*
  • Herpesviridae Infections / diagnosis
  • Herpesviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Herpesviridae Infections / virology
  • Male
  • Vestibular Nerve / virology
  • Vestibule, Labyrinth / virology

Substances

  • DNA, Viral