Molecular investigation of feline herpesvirus 1 (fhv-1) and feline calicivirus in cats with respiratory system problem
<b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to investigate the presence / prevalence of these infections in FHV (Feline Herpesvirus) and FCV (Feline Calicivirus) suspected samples, to correlate them with reported symptoms and molecular characterization of these viruses.<p> <b>Mater...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Selcuk University Press
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=1254 |
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| Summary: | <b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to investigate the presence / prevalence of these infections
in FHV (Feline Herpesvirus) and FCV (Feline Calicivirus) suspected samples, to correlate
them with reported symptoms and molecular characterization of these viruses.<p>
<b>Materials and Methods:</b> For this purpose, a total of 119 specimens were collected from 70
from cats clinically showing respiratory system problem, 31 nasal, 30 conjunctival, 8 oral,
7 orafarengeal and 11 rectal swaps and 32 EDTA blood samples. Viral nucleic acid extraction
was performed from the samples and the presence of these infections was investigated
by PCR. Samples with positive results were subjected to sequence analysis for molecular
characterization.<p>
<b>Results:</b> Sampled cats were evaluated as positive for 45.71% (32/70) FHV-1 and 10%
(7/70) FCV. 4,29% (3/70) of these cats were positive for both infections. FHV-1 infection
was more common in cats with respiratory system findings. While age-conscious cats were
observed in all age groups; especially oral and / or orafarengeal swap samples were found
to be sensitive samples in the diagnosis of both infections.<p>
<b>Conclusion:</b> These infections, as well as being seen in infected cats, can also be detected
in healthy-looking animals and it should be noted that this should not be ignored in the
transmission of these infections. Therefore, in order to reduce the severity of the clinical
symptoms, to minimize the scattering and persistence, it is necessary to focus on the regular
vaccination of the cats that live together, especially in the community. In addition,
factors other than FHV and FCV (bacteria such as M.felis, C.felis, B.bronchoseptica) can be
found in cats with respiratory, eye and oral lesions and these factors should be checked in
infected cats. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-6958 2146-1953 |