Seroprevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus, feline leukaemia virus and Toxoplasma gondii in stray cat colonies in northern Italy and correlation with clinical and laboratory data

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 369-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Spada ◽  
Daniela Proverbio ◽  
Alessandra della Pepa ◽  
Roberta Perego ◽  
Luciana Baggiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Stray Cat

An investigation into the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii, Bartonella spp., feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) in cats in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2012 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
pp. 1029-1033 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. TIAO ◽  
C. DARRINGTON ◽  
B. MOLLA ◽  
W. J. A. SAVILLE ◽  
G. TILAHUN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Recent Infection ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Modified Agglutination Test ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Low Prevalence

SUMMARYToxoplasma gondii and Bartonella spp. are zoonotic pathogens of cats. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are immunosuppressive viruses of cats that can affect T. gondii oocyst shedding. In this study, the prevalence of antibodies to T. gondii, Bartonella spp., FIV, as well as FeLV antigens were determined in sera from feral cats (Felis catus) from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Using the modified agglutination test, IgG antibodies to T. gondii were found in 41 (85·4%) of the 48 cats with titres of 1:25 in one, 1:50 in one, 1:200 in six, 1:400 in six, 1:800 in six, 1:1600 in eight, and 1:3200 in 13 cats. Toxoplasma gondii IgM antibodies were found in 11/46 cats tested by ELISA, suggesting recent infection. Antibodies to Bartonella spp. were found in five (11%) of 46 cats tested. Antibodies to FIV or FeLV antigen were not detected in any of the 41 cats tested. The results indicate a high prevalence of T. gondii and a low prevalence of Bartonella spp. infection in cats in Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Occurrence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus in Maputo city and province, Mozambique: a pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 205511691987087
Author(s):  
Cesaltina CLM Tchamo ◽  
Mónica De Rugeriis ◽  
Emília V Noormahomed
Keyword(s):  
Positive Result ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Zoonotic Pathogens ◽  
Test Kit ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Veterinary Faculty

Objectives Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are immunosuppressive viruses in cats that increase their susceptibility to zoonotic pathogens. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of one or both viruses, the risk factors associated with infection, and to develop further recommendations. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Veterinary Faculty of Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique, between March and December 2017, in 145 cats. From each of 145 cats, we took 1.5 ml of blood by jugular puncture for detection of antibodies to FIV and FeLV antigens in whole blood using a commercial test kit, DFV Test FeLV/FIV. Results We found an overall prevalence of 11.0% and 14.5% for FIV antibodies and FeLV antigens, respectively, with four (2.8%) cats coinfected by both pathogens. Male cats were more likely to be infected with FIV (odds ratio [OR] 1.1, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.3–4.0) compared with female cats. Clinically ill cats were more likely to have a positive result for FeLV antigen infection (OR 18.8, 95% CI 5.2–68.3). Moreover, cats living in suburban areas have a greater chance of a positive result for FeLV infection (OR 3.7, 95% CI 1.4–9.6) compared with cats living in urban areas. Conclusions and relevance FIV and FeLV occur in cats from Maputo and possibly all over the country. Further studies should be conducted in Mozambique and other African countries to define the burden of both pathogens in cats, coinfection with other zoonotic pathogens and the possible role played by the cats on the transmission of zoonotic and opportunistic diseases to humans.

Prevalences of feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus infections in cats in Sydney

1997 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 323-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. MALIK ◽  
K. KENDALL ◽  
J. CRIDLAND ◽  
S. COULSTON ◽  
AJ STUART ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Infections ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus

Detection and molecular characterisation of feline viruses from swab samples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Abayli ◽  
Kezban Can-Sahna ◽  
Remziye Ozbek ◽  
Oznur Aslan ◽  
Sukru Tonbak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Foamy Virus ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Viral Pathogens ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Feline Panleukopenia Virus ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Subtype A

AbstractFeline calicivirus (FCV), feline alphaherpesvirus 1 (FHV-1) and feline panleukopenia virus (FPLV) as well as retroviral agents such as feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are important viral pathogens of cats. The aim of this study was to detect and characterise FHV-1, FPLV, FeLV, FIV and feline foamy virus (FFV) in oropharyngeal, nasal and conjunctival swabs from 93 cats that had been screened for FCV previously. We wanted to determine the possible risk factors for infection with these viruses. The prevalence was found to be 12.9% for FHV-1 and 9.7% for FPLV. FIV was detected only in two samples and FeLV in one sample, whereas the presence of FFV was not demonstrated in any of the clinical samples. The statistical analysis of the results showed that breed, age, health status, and lifestyle are important predisposing factors to FHV-1 (P < 0.05). For FPLV, only clinically unhealthy animals were found to be at risk (P < 0.001). Sequence analysis revealed that the two FIV-positive samples in this study contained different (A and B) subtypes of the virus. This is the first report on the occurrence of subtype A FIV in Turkey.

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