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Poxvirus in Cats

Feline poxvirus can cause ulcerated or crusted skin lesions and may spread to people.

Feline poxvirus can cause ulcerated or crusted skin lesions and may spread to people. Assessment considers the cat's immune status and secondary infection.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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