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Feline Chlamydophila

Feline Chlamydophila

Disease Overview

Feline Chlamydophila (formerly Chlamydia) is caused by a bacteria known as Chlamydophila felis and primarily causes conjunctivitis in cats. Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelid.

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Transmission

Transmission of Chlamydophila between cats occurs through direct contact with other cats or infected animals.21

Clinical Signs

  • Watery or yellowish discharge from one or both eyes
  • Discharge from the eyes and nose
  • Swelling and reddening of the conjunctiva
  • Mild sneezing and nasal discharge
  • Mild fever (occasionally)
  • Lethargy (occasionally)

Risk Factors

  • Boards often or comes from a shelter environment
  • Shares food and water bowls, or litter areas
  • Lives in a multiple cat household
  • Kittens may become infected by their mothers during birth 21

References

  1. Greene CE, Sykes JE. Chlamydial infections. In: Greene CE, ed. Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier; 2006:245–252.