Well, the test results came back and Nakita has the Feline Herpes Virus (FHV).
The only symptoms she has is mild sneezing and mild gingivitis. I've been reading up on the topic and she may never even get an outbreak. Like in humans, herpes outbreaks are stress related. The herpes virus can cause URI's, swollen and infected eyes, nose discharge etc. It can get serious when the nose is swollen and sense of smell is gone. Then the cat will not want to eat.
She will have this for her whole life, but she could be just a carrier of this virus with no noticable symptoms, or it could get worse. Considering she doesn't have serious symptoms up till now, it looks good that it may stay a mild case as long as there is not constant stress.
The sad thing is that it is contagious, so I probably won't be able to get another cat.
If anyone is interested, here is an excellent site for Feline Herpes Virus info: Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) Scroll half way down the first page for basic info.
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