Pathogenesis of FIP: understanding the basics
Overview
By the end of this lecture you will be able to:
- Understand the basic structure of the feline coronavirus (FCoV) genome and the important differences between serotype 1 and serotype 2 FCoV.
- Understand the basic pathological processes underpinning FCoV infection and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
- Appreciate how the features of the FCoV genome, replication, and pathogenesis impact on diagnostics.