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| | Purina ONE: Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Complex |
 | | 'Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Complex' is the term used to describe a condition affecting the mouth, nasal passages, sinuses, and upper airway in cats and kittens. |
 | | The symptoms of feline upper respiratory disease vary as to which virus, bacteria, etc. is the cause, the age of the animal, and other health factors. |
 | | The diagnosis of feline upper respiratory disease complex is made based on medical history (e.g., vaccination status and possibility of exposure to an infected cat), clinical signs, and rarely through special laboratory tests to determine the exact cause of disease, e.g., isolating the virus. |
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