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. 2012 Aug;14(8):583-6.
doi: 10.1177/1098612X12444693. Epub 2012 Apr 5.

Prevalence of feline leukemia virus infection in domestic cats in Rio de Janeiro

Nadia R de Almeida  1 , Maria G M Danelli, Lucia H P da Silva, Mitika K Hagiwara, Carlos Mazur
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Prevalence of feline leukemia virus infection in domestic cats in Rio de Janeiro

Nadia R de Almeida et al. J Feline Med Surg. 2012 Aug.

Abstract

Peripheral blood smears of 1094 domestic cats were collected and tested by indirect immunofluorescence antibody assay for p27 antigen in cells to study the prevalence and risk factors for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Sex, age, breed, outdoor access, neutering status, type of habitation (household, shelter, veterinary clinics and other places), number of household cats and clinical signs were registered on a form. Among the tested samples, 11.52% were positive. Risk factors for FeLV infection included outdoor access, age range between 1 and 5 years old, and cohabitation with numerous cats.

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