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Table 5 Clinical signs and lesions described in cats (n = 63) with leishmaniosis

From: Review and statistical analysis of clinical management of feline leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum

Clinical signs and lesions

Frequency

No. of cats

%

Cutaneous

44

69.8

Ulcerative dermatitis

20

31.7

Nodular dermatitis

14

22.2

Alopecia

9

14.3

Desquamative dermatitis

7

11.1

Crusty dermatitis

5

7.9

Pruritus

2

3.1

Bloody cyst

2

3.1

Papular dermatitis

1

1.6

Systemic

35

55.5

Lymph node enlargement

18

28.5

Anorexia/hyperorexia

14

22.2

Weight loss

14

22.2

Depression

13

20.6

Fever

7

11.1

Pallor

5

7.9

Vomiting/diarrhea

3

4.7

Polyuria/polydipsia

1

1.6

Icterus

1

1.6

Ocular

22

34.9

Uveitis

13

20.6

Conjunctivitis

7

11.1

Nodular blepharitis

6

9.5

Ulcerative blepharitis

3

4.7

Keratoconjunctivitis

1

1.6

Ulcerative keratitis

1

1.6

Mucocutaneous

18

28.6

Stomatitis/gingivostomatitis

11

17.4

Glossitis

3

4.7

Nasal ulcers

3

4.7

Nasal pustules

2

3.1

Nasal depigmentation

1

1.6

Oral ulcers

1

1.6

Respiratory

8

12.7

Nasal discharge

4

6.3

Stridor

3

4.7

Stertor

1

1.6

Sneezing

1

1.6

Reverse sneezing

1

1.6

Dyspnea

1

1.6

Bronchitis

1

1.6