Survey of Feline Influenza and Feline Leukemia Virus Infection in Local Breed Cats of Bangladesh

Islam, Md. Aminul; Rahman, Mizanur; Rony, S. A.; Uddin, Muhammad Jasim; Rahman, Ahmed S.; Islam, M. T.; Islam, M. A.

doi:10.3923/ijtmed.2012.98.102

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“…The prevalence rate of parvovirus infection in relation to sex and breed of cat showed no significant difference. These findings are consistent with previous studies that found no significant difference in disease prevalence based on breed or gender [ 11 , 13 , 21 , 23 ].…”

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Clinico-epidemiological survey of feline parvovirus circulating in three Egyptian provinces from 2020 to 2021

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Feline parvovirus infection, caused by feline parvovirus and canine parvovirus 2, is a highly contagious, life-threatening disease affecting cats. The available epidemiological data on parvovirus infection in cats in Egypt is limited. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to provide data concerning the epidemiological profile of cats infected with parvovirus, including the prevalence of parvovirus infection in cats in three Egyptian provinces (Sohag, Assiut, and Cairo) and the associated risk factors. Using rapid antigen tests of fecal samples and conventional PCR, the overall prevalence of parvovirus infection in cats was found to be 35% (35/100) and 43% (43/100), respectively. Anorexia, bloody diarrhea, severe dehydration, hypothermia, and vomiting were the most common clinical findings significantly associated with parvovirus-infected cats. The geographical location (Sohag) and the season (winter) were both statistically significant risk factors for parvovirus infection. These findings indicate that parvoviruses are circulating in different regions of Egypt. Our study provides baseline epidemiological data for future preventive and control measures against parvovirus infection, as well as highlighting the need for future genomic surveillance studies involving a large study population from various parts of Egypt in order to better shape the epidemiological picture of parvovirus infection.

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“…Stool samples were collected directly from the rectum using fecal swabs [ 11 ]. Each swab was submerged in 400 μl of sterile saline, and the suspension was divided into two parts; one was used immediately for rapid antigen tests, and the other was stored at -20 °C for molecular detection.…”

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Clinico-epidemiological survey of feline parvovirus circulating in three Egyptian provinces from 2020 to 2021

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“…Similar to the reports of Dall' Ara et al ( 2019) and Islam et al (2010), the frequency of FPV infection was higher in female cats (60%) than in male cats (40%). Although female animals may have a more effective immune response due to their gonadotropic hormones, testosterone may exert an immunosuppressive effect in male animals (Klein 2000, Bilbo & Nelson 2001.…”

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Molecular characterization of carnivore protoparvovirus strains circulating in cats in Turkey

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Cats are susceptible to feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2). Therefore, coinfection and superinfection with multiple parvovirus strains may occur, resulting in high heterogeneity and recombination. Considering the importance of cats as a potential source of genetic diversity for parvoviruses, we investigated the frequency of parvovirus infection in cats using their blood and fecal samples and performed molecular characterization of parvovirus strains circulating in cat populations. Accordingly, the fecal and blood samples of 60 cats with gastroenteritis symptoms were collected from Turkey’s Burdur, Isparta, and Izmit provinces. Of these 15 fecal samples tested as parvovirus-positive by PCR, 14 were confirmed to have been infected with true FPV strains by sequencing analysis. Through the phylogeny analysis, those were located in the FPV cluster, closely related to CPV-2, and one was discriminated in the CPV-2b cluster. Additionally, sequence analysis of the VP2 gene of CPV and FPV revealed that the FPV strains detected in Turkey and the vaccine strains were highly related to each other, with a nucleotide identity of 97.7- 100%. Furthermore, 13 variable positions were detected in VP2 of the field and reference FPV strains. Three synonymous mutations were determined in the VP2 gene. Some amino acid mutations in the VP2 protein-affected sites were considered responsible for the virus’s biological and antigenic properties. The partial sequence analysis of the VP2 gene revealed that four FPV strains detected in Turkey have a single nucleotide change from T to G at the amino acid position 384 between the nucleotides 3939-3941, which was reported for the first time. Therefore, these four isolates formed a different branch in the phylogenetic tree. The results suggest that both FPV and CPV-2b strains are circulating in domestic cats in Turkey and cats should be considered as potential sources of new parvovirus variants for cats, dogs and other animals.

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“…In the present study, highest incidence of feline panleukopenia was observed in the age group of 0-6 month (80%), followed by 6-12 month (11.43%) and lowest in an age group of more than one year (8.57%). These observations are in accordance with observation recorded earlier by various researchers [4,8,11,12,[14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Prevalence and Pathology of Feline Panleukopenia in Domestic Cats

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Prevalence and pathology of feline panleukopenia was conducted in cats of Mumbai region from January 2020 to January 2021 and prevalence was found to be 70% (35/50). Age wise study revealed higher incidence of FPL in the age group of 0-6 months (56%), followed by 6-12 months (8%) and lowest in one year and above group (6%). Non-descript cats/kittens (85.72%) were found to be affected at a higher percentage than pure breed (Persian) cats (14.28%). The higher percentage of female cats (65.71%) were affected by FPL than males (34.29%) cats. Necropsy examination of cat died due to FPL showed catarrhal exudation with hyperaemia, haemorrhages in stomach and intestinal mucosa, enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes and slightly pale bone marrow. Lung and liver were congested. Microscopically, section of small intestine showed coagulative necrosis, dilatation of crypt containing mucus and necrotic debris and denudation of villi and proliferative changes in submucosa. Infiltration of inflammatory cells like polymorphs, lymphocytes and basophilic intranuclear inclusions in intestine and stomach as well as bacterial colonies in stomach were observed.Lymph nodes and spleen showed lymphoid cell depletion whereas lung showed acute interstitial pneumonia. For diagnosis of FPL, SNAP test could able to detect 58% (29/50) of sample while PCR detected 70% (35/50) and PCR appeared to be more sensitive than SNAP test.

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Survey of Feline Influenza and Feline Leukemia Virus Infection in Local Breed Cats of Bangladesh

Cited by 8 publications

References 4 publications

Clinico-epidemiological survey of feline parvovirus circulating in three Egyptian provinces from 2020 to 2021

Clinico-epidemiological survey of feline parvovirus circulating in three Egyptian provinces from 2020 to 2021

Molecular characterization of carnivore protoparvovirus strains circulating in cats in Turkey

Prevalence and Pathology of Feline Panleukopenia in Domestic Cats

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