The potential role of inflammation in the development of postvaccinal sarcomas in cats

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1996 Jan;26(1):103-9. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(96)50009-4.

Abstract

Epidemiologic evidence shows a strong association between the administration of inactivated feline vaccines (feline leukemia virus and rabies) and subsequent soft tissue sarcoma development at vaccine sites. Although more research is needed to understand the complete pathogenesis of vaccine-induced tumors in cats, good evidence exists that inflammation plays a role.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cat Diseases / etiology*
  • Cat Diseases / pathology
  • Cats
  • Cricetinae
  • Inflammation / etiology
  • Inflammation / pathology
  • Inflammation / veterinary*
  • Sarcoma / epidemiology
  • Sarcoma / etiology
  • Sarcoma / veterinary*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / etiology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / veterinary*
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Vaccines, Inactivated / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Vaccines, Inactivated