Icterus is a synonym of jaundice. It is usually reserved for the discoloration of the conjunctiva which makes the sclera (whites of the eyes) appear yellow.
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Icterus is also known as jaundice or yellow jaundice, meaning that a yellow pigment is found in the blood and in the tissues.
Risk factors for icterus may include the presence of fleas or ticks, infection with feline leukemia virus or feline infectious peritonitis virus, residence in or travel to areas endemic for liver flukes or fungal diseases, prolonged anorexia, and ingestion of drugs or toxins.
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