Asymptomatic calci carriers occurin about one third of adult cats. Feline herpesvirus-1 is spread more in times of stress. These cats were referred to as latent carriers. Feline herpesvirus-1 is shed more often in times of immunosuppression. I. Vaccinating with a modified live virus.
Vaccines also stress the immunesystem.
Latent carriers may break when vaccinated with a modified live virusvaccine. Dr. Niels Pedersen states that certain brands of vaccines can actuallycause infection. Keratoconjunctivitis is combined inflammation of the cornea andconjunctivitis. This symptom along with branching corneal ulcers is considereddistinctively characteristic of FHV-1. Florescent antibody techniques can detect viral antigen on conjunctivalscrapings in the early stages of the disease.