Prevalence of some viral infections in feral cats from San Cristobal Island, Glapagos, Ecuador

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dc.contributor.advisorRubio Arias, Pablo
dc.contributor.authorEspín Vargas , Priscilla Salome
dc.coverageCuenca-Ecuador
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-23T15:06:46Z
dc.date.available2024-06-23T15:06:46Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionWith the purpose of evaluating the prevalence of some viral infections in feral cats from San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, a sampling of 91 animals was carried out in 14 locations in the urban area, and 4 in the rural area. The capture of cats was made with Tomahawk-type traps with baits. The diseases considered for the study were: Feline Leukemia (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficiency (HIV), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Feline Herpesvirus (FHV) and Feline Panleukopenia (FPLV). Cats older than 4 months were evaluated from blood drawn from the jugular vein. For the detection of FeLV antigens and antibodies against HIV, Anigen Rapid FIV Ab/FeLV Ag tests were used as an immunoassay by blood serum chromatography. The prevalence of each disease was compared between genders, sampling areas, and localities through Chi-square method with 95% confidence. Regression equations were adjusted according to the age of the most common diseases. FCV and FPLV were the most prevalent viral infections, with 83.52% and 64.84%, respectively. 57% of the feral cats had concomitant infections with both viral agents. The presence of HIV or FHV was not detected. There were no statistical differences in relation to gender and capture areas; the trend was towards higher prevalence in males and in urban areas. A prevalence of 45% for FPLV and 80% FCV were obtained in cats under one year of age. The highest prevalence of FPLV occurred in cats aged 4-5 years and for FCV there was a linear increase with age. FCV and FPLV were the most prevalent viral infections, with 83.52% and 64.84%, respectively. 57% of the feral cats had concomitant infections with both viral agents. The presence of HIV or FHV was not detected. There were no statistical differences in relation to gender and capture areas; the trend showed a higher prevalence in males and in urban areas. Prevalences of 45% for FPLV and 80% FCV were obtained in cats under one year of age. The highest prevalence of FPLV occurred in cats aged 4-5 years and for FCV there was a linear increase with age.
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dc.identifier.citationEspin, Priscila, 2022, Prevalence of some viral infections in feral cats from San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
dc.identifier.other19BT-2022-TMV24
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.ucacue.edu.ec/handle/ucacue/17826
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherUniversidad Católica de Cuenca
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
dc.sourceUniversidad Catolica de Cuenca , UCACUE
dc.subjectANLEUKOPENIA; FELINE VIRAL LEUKEMIA; FELINE VIRAL IMMUNODEFICIENCY; FELINE CALICIVIRUS; FELINE HERPES VIRUS.
dc.titlePrevalence of some viral infections in feral cats from San Cristobal Island, Glapagos, Ecuador
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/preprint
thesis.degree.disciplineMAESTRÍA EN MEDICINA VETERINARÍA, MENCIÓN CLÍNICA Y CIRUGÍA DE PEQUEÑAS ESPECIES
thesis.degree.grantorUniversidad Católica de Cuenca. Unidad Académica de Posgrado
thesis.degree.levelMaestría
thesis.degree.programPresencial
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