Prevalence Study and Risk Factors Analysis for Feline Panleukopenia Viral Infection Among Pet Cats in Sylhet Sadar, Bangladesh
Prevalence Study and Risk Factors Analysis for Feline Panleukopenia Viral Infection Among Pet Cats in Sylhet Sadar, Bangladesh
Moushumi Purkayastha1*, Rakibul Hasan1, Kazi Asma Akther2, Chhanda Rani Das3, Shofiqul Islam1, Shahriar Rahman Sagar4, Saiful Islam5, Sohag Talukder5, Bashudeb Paul5, Sultan Ahmed1, A.T.M. Mahbub-E-Elahi1
ABSTRACT
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) is a highly contagious and lethal disease that targets both unvaccinated and susceptible cats. The FPV is endemic in Bangladesh and might be a threat for pet lovers. The current study aimed to ascertain the incidence of FPV and related risk factors in cats in Sylhet Sadar. A total of 337 cats were examined as part of a cross-sectional survey conducted at selected private clinics. A structured questionnaire was given to the cat owners during in-person interviews depending on the possible risk factors of FPV. Rapid diagnostic test kits were used to validate the presumptive diagnosis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine the associated variables for FPV in cat. The overall prevalence of FPV was 9.80% in our study area. The incidence of FPV was higher in kittens (10.20%) of ≤ 6 months of age, while in young adults it was 10.10% and 6.70%, respectively (p-value 0.833). Interestingly, tom cats were noticed almost 1.104 times more infected with FPV in comparison to queens. This investigation also portrayed that FPV infection was 25 times more in diarrhoeic cats than non-diarrhoeic cats. The study highlights the pressing need for pet owners and veterinary practitioners in Sylhet Sadar to adopt preventive measures against Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV), particularly affecting kittens and tom cats.
Keywords | Prevalence, Kitten and adult cat, Tom and queen, Diarrhoeic cat, Sylhet Sadar
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