Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prevalence ofAmong Cats in Poland Between 2020 and 2024.
- Journal:
- Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Jańczak, Dawid et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Infectious and Invasive Diseases and Veterinary Administration
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
is a parasitic protozoan that causes large-bowel disorders in domestic cats worldwide. Between 2020 and 2024, 1606 feline stool samples were tested for. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence ofinfection among cats with diarrhea reported within the last 6 months, and to assess age and sex as risk factors forinfection. The diagnostic method of choice was nested PCR with modifications to reduce potential reaction inhibition. Overall,DNA was detected in 10.6% (170/1606) of cats, with the highest prevalence observed in animals younger than one year, 14.9% (106/711). This study confirms thatinfection is common in domestic cats in Poland. Therefore, this parasite should be included in the differential diagnosis protocol for feline patients with large-bowel diarrhea.
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