2001 Report of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and Academy of Feline Medicine Advisory Panel on Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management

Richards, James R.

doi:10.1053/jfms.2002.0202

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“…FIV infections are persistent and directly transmissible, mainly through fights (Witt et al, 1989;Yamamoto et al, 1989); therefore, population control programs generally suggest removal of infected cats (Gibson et al, 2002;Richards, 2003). Since the members of the cat population roaming in the RIOZOO were asymptomatic, despite being infected with FIVand other transmissible infections, we decided not to interfere with the population dynamics.…”

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Follow-up of the health conditions of an urban colony of free-roaming cats (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mendes-de-Almeida

Labarthe

Guerrero

et al. 2007

Veterinary Parasitology

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Similar to other urban areas where food and shelter are abundant, the zoological garden of Rio de Janeiro has dealt for years with a colony of feral or semi-feral domestic cats. A survey was conducted during 2002-2004 as a follow-up to a previous study in 2001 of the cat colony to identify pathogens circulating among the population and to annually follow the status of the cats to analyze morbidity coefficients and associations among infections and infestations identified in the colony. During the 3 years of the present study, 75 cats were sampled at least once, including 44 that were caught and examined only once, 14 that were examined twice, and 17 that were examined three times. For each cat that was caught, records were kept regarding sex, age, general health, and the presence of ectoparasites. Each year, a blood sample was taken for hematologic testing, platelet count, hemoparasite detection, antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, and retrovirus detection. Blood counts were within normal range for the majority of cats tested. Feline immunodeficiency virus, fleas, and lice were detected in all years; however, incidence rates for each of these varied significantly throughout the years. Prevalence of Cytauxzoon spp., Mycoplasma spp., T. gondii infections were variable among the 3 years, although differences were not significant. Prevalence of feline leukemia virus increased significantly over the 3 years. Mycoplasma spp. and flea infestations were significantly associated, but no other associations among the pathogens were detected. Over the 3 years, the rate of new cat introductions decreased, and the pathogens showed a tendency to disseminate throughout the colony; however, there was virtually no evidence of clinically detectable disease. Therefore, it seems that stabilizing the population by a judicious control program facilitated the distribution of the pathogens throughout the colony, while the general well-being of the cats was not seriously affected.

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Follow-up of the health conditions of an urban colony of free-roaming cats (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Mendes-de-Almeida

Labarthe

Guerrero

et al. 2007

Veterinary Parasitology

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“…Studies using PCR have identified variable infection rates of FeLV globally. High rates of infection have been found in the United Kingdom (54 %) [ 4 ], Colombia (68 %) [ 5 ], Australia (43%) [ 6 ] and Brazil (47.5 %) [ 7 ]; intermediate rates in Spain (35.7 %) [ 8 ], Switzerland (33 %), [ 9 ] and the United States (15-20 %); and low infection rates in Canada (3-4 %) [ 8 ]. The characterization and segregation of infected cats remains the cornerstone for the prevention of new infections [ 10 ].…”

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“…This was consistent with findings from other studies [ 16 – 18 ]. On the other hand, in cats 9 years or older, the high infection rate may be linked to the fact that most FeLV-infected cats have regressive and persistent phases due to their less-functional immune system [ 8 , 19 , 20 ]. The risk of FeLV infection was also associated with lifestyle, being significantly higher in cats with outdoor access (more than two days per week) compared with indoor cats and also higher in cats living with more than three other cats.…”

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“…Although a wide phylogenetic diversity was observed among the sequences available in the GenBank database and those generated in this study, no association was found with any sequence derived from exogenous retroviruses, even when taking into account that they are considered widely distributed and that they have been described on multiple continents. This is especially true for the FeLV-A genotype, which is mainly responsible for transmission among domestic cats [ 8 , 30 ]. Although there is research on FeLV prevalence in Mexico, no other studies of genotyping have been performed.…”

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Genotyping of feline leukemia virus in Mexican housecats

Ramírez

Autran

Garcia³

et al. 2016

Arch Virol

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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus with variable rates of infection globally. DNA was obtained from cats’ peripheral blood mononuclear cells, and proviral DNA of pol and env genes was detected using PCR. Seventy-six percent of cats scored positive for FeLV using env-PCR; and 54 %, by pol-PCR. Phylogenetic analysis of both regions identified sequences that correspond to a group that includes endogenous retroviruses. They form an independent branch and, therefore, a new group of endogenous viruses. Cat gender, age, outdoor access, and cohabitation with other cats were found to be significant risk factors associated with the disease. This strongly suggests that these FeLV genotypes are widely distributed in the studied feline population in Mexico.

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“…The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) recommends the evaluation of specific antibodies against FIV in all cats to determine their immunological status, regardless of age or health condition (Levy et al, 2003). The European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) proposes the identification and segregation of infected cats as effective measures to minimize the risk of virus transmission to other cats, to prevent opportunistic fatal infections or lymphomas (Hosie et al, 2009).…”

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ELISA r-p24: optimization and validation of an enzyme immunoassay for the diagnosis of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus infections

Sidoni¹,

Nascimento²,

Miguez³

et al. 2017

BJVM

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2001 Report of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and Academy of Feline Medicine Advisory Panel on Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management

Cited by 15 publications

References 9 publications

Follow-up of the health conditions of an urban colony of free-roaming cats (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Follow-up of the health conditions of an urban colony of free-roaming cats (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Genotyping of feline leukemia virus in Mexican housecats

ELISA r-p24: optimization and validation of an enzyme immunoassay for the diagnosis of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus infections

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