Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A review of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus seroprevalence in cats in Canada.
- Journal:
- Veterinary immunology and immunopathology
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Little, Susan
- Affiliation:
- Bytown Cat Hospital · Canada
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are common and important infectious diseases of cats in Canada. Prevalence data are necessary to define prophylactic, management, and therapeutic measures for stray, feral and owned cats. Recently, comprehensive data on the seroprevalence of retrovirus infections of cats in Canada have become available and are reviewed. Further investigation into geographic variations in retrovirus seroprevalence within Canada is warranted, and may provide information to improve recommendations for testing and prevention. As well, more information is needed on FIV subtypes in Canada to improve diagnostics and vaccines, as well as to provide information on disease outcomes.
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