Which lesion pattern is most characteristic of feline infectious peritonitis?
Correct answer: A. Pyogranulomatous inflammation with serosal effusion
- A. Pyogranulomatous inflammation with serosal effusion
- B. Purely suppurative inflammation of the skin
- C. Diffuse mineralization of skeletal muscle
- D. Necrotizing inflammation limited to the hoof
Explanation
Feline infectious peritonitis commonly produces pyogranulomatous inflammation and protein-rich effusion in abdominal or thoracic serous cavities. Its lesions result from an abnormal immune response to feline coronavirus rather than a simple localized bacterial abscess.
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