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EVALUATING FELINE SERUM AMYLOID A AS A DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC MARKER IN FOUR CASES OF FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS

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  • 1. University of Forestry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria

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  • 1. ROR icon University of Forestry

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The paper describes four clinical cases of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), highlighting the diagnostic utility of feline serum amyloid A (fSAA) in navigating the complexities of FIP diagnosis. The findings under-score the value of fSAA as a biomarker, not only in establishing a more reliable diagnosis but also in facilitating ongoing case monitoring and providing prognostic insights

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