Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
FIV and FeLV infection rates and risks in Lebanese cats
By Khalife, Sara & Kassaa, Imad Al·Published in Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases·2023·Department of Medical Laboratory Technology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Occurrence and risk factors of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) in cats of Lebanon.
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Plain-English summary
A study in Lebanon found that nearly 19% of household cats tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), while about 14% were positive for feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Cats with FIV often showed symptoms like lethargy and vomiting, and younger cats were more likely to be affected. For FeLV, male cats and those with symptoms like lethargy and anemia were at higher risk. This research highlights the importance of preventive care to reduce the health risks associated with these viruses in cats.
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Abstract
A cross-sectional study was carried out between April 2020 and August 2021. Blood samples were collected from 260 household cats recruited in different clinics in North and Mount Lebanon, with the aim of determining the seroprevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). The seroprevalence reported reached 18.84% (95% CI 0.14-0.24) and 13.84% (95% CI 0.09-0.18) for FIV and FeLV, respectively. FIV seropositivity was associated with a younger age, health and neuter status, lymphoma, lethargy, and vomiting. Furthermore, male sex, neuter status, lymphoma, anaemia, lethargy, and vomiting were significantly associated with FeLV seropositivity. This first data from Lebanon emphasizes the need for implementing preventive programmes to cope with FIV- and FeLV-associated morbidity and mortality among cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36565524/