Diagnostic Methods for Feline Coronavirus: A Review

Figure 6

Kidney of a cat with FIP. Severe degenerative and advanced necrotic changes within the lining endothelium of the convoluted tubules (mostly cytoplasmolysis). Frank patchy interstitial nephritis, as indicated by the heavy infiltration of lymphocytes, plasma cells and some dead neutrophils, together with dilatation and congestion of the interstitial blood vessels. The photograph was kindly provided by Dr. Diane Addie.