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N. A. Mohamaddiah, . and Khor K.H., . and S. S. Arshad, . and F. Mustaffa Kamal, . Serological prevalence and haematological profile of Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in semi-roamer and outdoor cats. pp. 20-26. ISSN 9128-2506
Abstract
Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is among the most common infectious diseases diagnosed in cats. In this study 55 client-owned cats presented to the University Veterinary Hospital Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH-UPM) were sampled. Inclusion criteria were semi-roamer and outdoor cats aged more than 6 months old. Blood samples were collected for serological testing using commercial immunochromatographic test kits and haematological analysis. Of the 55 cats tested 13 cats (23.6) tested positive for FIV antibodies. There was a significant association (P0.05) between neuter and health status to FIV seropositivity. FIV infections were more likely occured in intact cats compared to neutered cats and in sick cats compared to healthy cats. Erythrocytes hemoglobin and packed cell volume (PCV) were significantly reduced (P0.05) in FIV cats compared to FIV-seronegative cats however these parameters were within the normal ranges.
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Abstract
Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is among the most common infectious diseases diagnosed in cats. In this study 55 client-owned cats presented to the University Veterinary Hospital Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH-UPM) were sampled. Inclusion criteria were semi-roamer and outdoor cats aged more than 6 months old. Blood samples were collected for serological testing using commercial immunochromatographic test kits and haematological analysis. Of the 55 cats tested 13 cats (23.6) tested positive for FIV antibodies. There was a significant association (P0.05) between neuter and health status to FIV seropositivity. FIV infections were more likely occured in intact cats compared to neutered cats and in sick cats compared to healthy cats. Erythrocytes hemoglobin and packed cell volume (PCV) were significantly reduced (P0.05) in FIV cats compared to FIV-seronegative cats however these parameters were within the normal ranges.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Cats |
| AGROVOC Term: | Infectious diseases |
| AGROVOC Term: | Blood sampling |
| AGROVOC Term: | Serological techniques |
| AGROVOC Term: | Disease prevalence |
| AGROVOC Term: | Anaemia |
| AGROVOC Term: | Erythrocytes |
| AGROVOC Term: | Haemoglobin |
| AGROVOC Term: | Protective screening |
| AGROVOC Term: | Antibodies |
| Depositing User: | Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 00:54 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8365 |
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