Pericardial effusion as a manifestation of feline infectious peritonitis
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2026-0039 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608 (formerly 2300-3235)
Language: English
Submitted on: Jan 23, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 28, 2026
Published on: Aug 3, 2026
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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