The use of Ribavirin to treat chronic hepatitis C in patients receiving azathioprine has been reported to induce severe pancytopenia and may increase the risk of azathioprine-related myelotoxicity. Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMDH) is required for one of the metabolic pathways of azathioprine.
There are several common underlying causes of kidney disease. 1  In older cats Interstitial Nephritis is most frequently seen. 2  Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a very common problem in Persian cats - 20-30% of them can be affected. 3  Tumours are occasionally seen in middle-aged and older cats.
Urinary Tract Infections in Cats - Definition. A urinary tract infection, commonly referred to as a âUTIâ, is a bacterial, fungal, viral or algal infection that can develop anywhere along the catâs urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and/or prostate gland (male cats only).