Risk Factors Predisposing Feline Parvovirus Infection in Feline Population of Chennai
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Authors
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Xavier Mathew
Dept. of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Madras Veterinary college, Vepery, Chennai, India, PIN: 600007
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M. Ashokkumar
Dept. of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, India, PIN: 600007
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P. Azhahianambi
Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals, Centre for Animal Health Studies, TANUVAS, Chennai, India, PIN: 600007
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A. Ramesh
Dept. of Veterinary Microbiology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, India, PIN: 600007
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N. R Senthil
Centralized Clinical Laboratory, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, India, PIN: 600007
Keywords:
FPV, TaqMan Real-Time qPCR, Risk factorsAbstract
The study analyzed the risk factors predisposing to feline parvovirus (FPV) infection in Chennai. A total of 250 feline faecal DNA samples were screened for FPV with TaqMan RT-qPCR. Risk factors such as temporal distribution, age, sex, breed, type of food, source of drinking water, and contact with stray cats were analyzed using a structured questionnaire. An overall case prevalence of 75.83% was observed in Chennai from January 2022 to May 2023. Risk factors such as period after rainy season, age below six months, nutritionally imbalanced diet, contaminated water sources such as drainage water which is accessible for stray cats and contact with stray cats were found to be the predisposing risk factors of FPV infection.
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