Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Infections by pathogens with different transmission modes in feral cats from urban and rural areas of Korea.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary science
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Hwang, Jusun et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Pathology · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
In this study, we examine prevalences of three infectious pathogens with different transmission modes (, hemoplasma, and) in feral cats from urban and rural habitats. Infection status of the three pathogens in blood samples (n = 117) was determined through molecular or serological diagnostic methods. Overall prevalence of hemoplasma,, andwas 47.9%, 50%, and 35.7%, respectively. Comparing the two habitats, only seroprevalence ofwas significantly higher in urban cats. Based on the results, we discuss how pathogens with distinct transmission modes may show different prevalence between urban and rural habitat types.
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