Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tritrichomonas foetus infection found in cats in Klang Valley Malaysia
By Tan, L P et al.·Published in Tropical biomedicine·2020·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First molecular detection of Tritrichomonas foetus in domestic cats in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that about one in three cats in Klang Valley, Malaysia, tested positive for Tritrichomonas foetus, a parasite that causes chronic diarrhea in cats. Researchers collected fecal samples from both pet and stray cats, discovering that stray cats were more likely to be infected than pet cats. This is the first time the presence of this parasite has been confirmed in the cat population in this region. If your cat is experiencing ongoing diarrhea, it may be worth discussing this parasite with your veterinarian for appropriate testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
Tritrichomonas foetus is known to cause chronic diarrhea in the feline species in many different regions of the world. However, there is a paucity of information on T. foetus among cats in Malaysia. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Tritrichomonas foetus in the pet and stray cat population in Klang Valley, Malaysia. A total of 201 pet and stray cats' fecal samples were collected in Klang Valley. 24 samples were cultured in the InPouch® TF Feline to observe for motile trophozoites. A nested PCR protocol was used to screen for T. foetus in the collected samples. The prevalence of T. foetus in the cat population in Klang Valley was 33%. There was no association between Tritrichomonas infection and age, sex, breed or management of the cats. However, statistical analysis revealed that stray cats were more likely to be infected with T. foetus compared to pet cats. This study confirmed for the first time the presence of T. foetus among the cat population in Klang Valley, Malaysia.
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