scholarly journals Epidemiology and clinical outcomes of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus in client-owned cats in New Zealand

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 205511691772931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Luckman ◽  
M Carolyn Gates
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Survival Times ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Clinical Records

Objectives The objectives were to collect baseline data on the occurrence, testing and vaccination practices, and clinical outcomes of feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in New Zealand Methods A cross-sectional survey of 423 veterinary practices in New Zealand was performed to collect data on FeLV and FIV testing and vaccination during the 2015 calendar year. Clinical records from 572 cats tested using a point-of-care ELISA at a first-opinion veterinary practice between 7 April 2010 and 23 June 2016 were also obtained and multivariable logistic regression models were constructed to identify risk factors for test positivity. Survival times were estimated using Kaplan–Meier methods. Results The survey was completed by 112 clinics (26.4%) of which 72 performed in-house testing. Of the 2125 tests performed, 56 (2.6%) were positive for FeLV and 393 (18.5%) were positive for FIV. Fewer than 1% of cats were vaccinated for FeLV, with veterinarians citing low perceived prevalence as the primary reason for not vaccinating. Being male compared with being female and having clinical evidence of immunosuppression were significant risk factors for both FeLV and FIV test positivity. The median survival times of FeLV and FIV test-positive cats were 10 days (95% confidence interval [CI] 0–16) and 650 days (95% CI 431–993), respectively. Conclusions and relevance Testing and vaccination for FeLV and FIV in New Zealand appears targeted towards high-risk animals, which may bias prevalence estimates. Baseline data should be monitored for changes in FeLV epidemiology now commercial vaccines are no longer available.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus in peninsular Malaysia

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faruku Bande ◽  
Siti Arshad ◽  
Latiffah Hassan ◽  
Zunita Zakaria ◽  
Nurul Sapian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus

scholarly journals A Case Series Analysis of Dental Extractions’ Outcome in Cats with Chronic Gingivostomatitis Carrying Retroviral Disease

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3306
Author(s):  
Marta Silva ◽  
Marta Fernandes ◽  
Mónica Fialho ◽  
Lisa Mestrinho
Keyword(s):  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Feline Leukaemia Virus ◽  
Dental Radiographs ◽  
Clinical Records

This study aims to evaluate and compare the clinical outcome after dental extractions of cats with FCGS infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). A retrospective case series included cats with diagnosis of FCGS, availability of detailed clinical records, full-mouth dental radiographs, and retroviral disease test results. Effectiveness of surgical treatment (EOT) was registered. Three groups were defined: control, FIV and FeLV. In this study, 111 cats were included: 60 controls, 29 FIV- and 22 FeLV-positive cats. When compared with control cases, FeLV-positive cats had significantly less proliferative stomatitis lesions, and they tended to have more lingual ulcers. Concurrently, FeLV-positive cats had significantly less tooth resorptive lesions. No other significant differences in FCGS clinical signs were found between groups. FeLV-positive cats had a significantly worse outcome after dental extractions compared to the other groups. In fact, FeLV-positive cats had 7.5 times more chances of having no improvement after dental extractions. This study concludes that the response to dental extractions in FeLV-positive cats is significantly worse, when comparing to cats that do not carry retroviral disease. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge the effect of FeLV status on the prognosis of these cats.

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.

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