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.
FCoV causes some cats to develop FIP. FCoV infection is much more common than FIP infection. Itâs when the virus mutates within the exposed catâs body that the virus develops the potential to cause the cat to develop feline infectious peritonitis. Signs of FIP can affect various areas of the catâs body: Eyes; Abdomen; Chest cavity