Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective study
Objectives Feline ownership is popular and represents the largest segment of the pet population in Malaysia. Most feline owners own, on average, 2–3 cats, with some having >10 cats per household. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are two clinically important vi...
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| author | Amilan Sivagurunathan Asem M Atwa Remo Lobetti |
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| description | Objectives Feline ownership is popular and represents the largest segment of the pet population in Malaysia. Most feline owners own, on average, 2–3 cats, with some having >10 cats per household. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are two clinically important viral infections in cats. Documenting the prevalence of these diseases in the feline population is important for both veterinarians and the public. Methods This was a retrospective study, using data collected from the domestic cat population seen at a 24 h private veterinary hospital in Malaysia, to determine the prevalence of FIV and FeLV in an urban area and risk factors associated with these infections. Between 2010 and 2016, 2230 blood samples were collected and tested for FIV antibodies and FeLV antigen using commercially available ELISA test kits. Results In total, 10.0% (n = 224; 95% confidence interval [CI] 8.80–11.26) were seropositive for FIV; 12.0% (n = 267; 95% CI 10.62–13.32) were seropositive for FeLV; and 2.6% (n = 58; 95% CI 2.01–3.17) were seropositive for both. Conclusions and relevance The prevalence of FIV is lower and FeLV higher than previously documented for this region. Because of the immunosuppressive potential of both viruses, client education and use of appropriate control strategies such as routine screening, vaccination and eradication should be considered. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e832c074ecdf4f91abc1d6f50c450c2d2022-12-22T01:36:55ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports2055-11692018-02-01410.1177/2055116917752587Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective studyAmilan Sivagurunathan0Asem M Atwa1Remo Lobetti2Animal Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAnimal Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBryanston Veterinary Hospital, Bryanston, South AfricaObjectives Feline ownership is popular and represents the largest segment of the pet population in Malaysia. Most feline owners own, on average, 2–3 cats, with some having >10 cats per household. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are two clinically important viral infections in cats. Documenting the prevalence of these diseases in the feline population is important for both veterinarians and the public. Methods This was a retrospective study, using data collected from the domestic cat population seen at a 24 h private veterinary hospital in Malaysia, to determine the prevalence of FIV and FeLV in an urban area and risk factors associated with these infections. Between 2010 and 2016, 2230 blood samples were collected and tested for FIV antibodies and FeLV antigen using commercially available ELISA test kits. Results In total, 10.0% (n = 224; 95% confidence interval [CI] 8.80–11.26) were seropositive for FIV; 12.0% (n = 267; 95% CI 10.62–13.32) were seropositive for FeLV; and 2.6% (n = 58; 95% CI 2.01–3.17) were seropositive for both. Conclusions and relevance The prevalence of FIV is lower and FeLV higher than previously documented for this region. Because of the immunosuppressive potential of both viruses, client education and use of appropriate control strategies such as routine screening, vaccination and eradication should be considered.https://doi.org/10.1177/2055116917752587 |
| spellingShingle | Amilan Sivagurunathan Asem M Atwa Remo Lobetti Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective study Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports |
| title | Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective study |
| title_full | Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective study |
| title_short | Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in Malaysia: a retrospective study |
| title_sort | prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in malaysia a retrospective study |
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