Pesquisa de la rinorrea crónica en el gato
La
secreción nasal crónica es aquella que se presenta durante un mínimo de
4 semanas y representa una condición frustrante tanto para propietarios como
profesionales. Debido a los variados agentes etiológicos es importante realizar
una indagación sistemática y agresiva.
CUADROS CLINICOSLa secreción nasal es intermitente o continua. Puede ser de carácter seroso, mucoide, purulento,
METODOS COMPLEMENTARIOSComenzar la pesquisa con la anamnesis. En nuestra experiencia, si la edad de comienzo es antes de
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