نوع مقاله : بهداشت و بیماری های دام های کوچک
نویسندگان
1 دانش آموخته دکترای حرفهای دامپزشکی، واحد بابل، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، بابل، ایران
2 گروه علوم درمانگاهی ، واحد بابل, دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، بابل، ایران
3 گروه پاتوبیولوژی، دانشکده دامپزشکی، دانشگاه تخصصی فناوریهای نوین آمل، آمل- ایران
4 گروه بهداشت مواد غذایی، دانشکده دامپزشکی، دانشگاه تخصصی فناوریهای نوین آمل، آمل- ایران
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Background: Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a contagious and lethal viral pathogen in domestic cats. This virus can develop a wide range of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic infections to mild oral diseases, as well as acute and chronic upper respiratory tract illnesses.
Objective: The aim of this study was the evaluation of the frequency of calicivirus infection in stray and household cats using RT-PCR and analysis of the association between prevalence with several risk factors such as age, gender, history of calicivirus infection and vaccination, residential density, and place of residence of cats.
Methods: This study was performed as a descriptive-analytical survey during a one-year period from September 2022 to September 2023. The study population included household and stray cats that were referred to veterinary hospitals of Tehran city due to annual check-ups or accidents and fractures by their owners or other individuals. The detection and presence of calicivirus RNA genome were performed using RT-PCR tests with specific primers.
Results: Out of 180 samples examined, 97 cats (53.8%) were positive in molecular analysis. Three variables including history of calicivirus infection, residential density, and place of residence of cats revealed a significant association with the frequency of calicivirus infection. The odds of a positive test result in cats with a history of calicivirus infection and living in crowded environments (in multiple groups) were 3.8 times (95% confidence interval: 1.56 – 9.24, P=0.003) and 5.12 times (95% confidence interval: 2.52 – 10.39, P=0.001), respectively. Additionally, in stray cats, the odds of calicivirus infection were 1.97 times (95% confidence interval: 1.12 – 4.13, P=0.04) compared to domestic cats.
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, calicivirus had a high frequency in the cats examined. Therefore, to prevent this disease, applying strict hygiene and management programs, along with attention to vaccination and annual check-ups, is recommended.
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