Prevalence and risk factors for Felis catus gammaherpesvirus 1 detection in domestic cats in Italy
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 108426 |
| Journal / Publication | Veterinary Microbiology |
| Volume | 238 |
| Online published | 22 Sep 2019 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
Felis catus gammaherpesvirus 1 (FcaGHV1), a novel gammaherpesvirus of domestic cats identified in 2014, has been detected in different countries demonstrating a worldwide distribution. The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of FcaGHV1 in Italy using a molecular epidemiological approach. FcaGHV1 DNA was detected with virus-specific real-time PCR in ≃1% of 2659 feline blood samples tested. Analysis of risk factors showed that being male and coinfection with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) increase the likelihood of FcaGHV1 detection. One-third of FcaGHV1-positive cats also tested positive for FIV provirus, whereas coinfections with feline panleukopenia virus were not demonstrated. Further studies are necessary to confirm the risk factors for FcaGHV1 detection and the pathobiology of the virus.
Research Area(s)
- Cats, Gammaherpesvirus, Molecular survey, Risk factors
Citation Format(s)
Prevalence and risk factors for Felis catus gammaherpesvirus 1 detection in domestic cats in Italy. / Caringella, Francesca; Desario, Costantina; Lorusso, Eleonora et al.
In: Veterinary Microbiology, Vol. 238, 108426, 11.2019.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
