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Prevalence and risk factors for common respiratory pathogens within a cohort of pet cats in the UK
29 May 2023
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OBJECTIVES: Feline herpesvirus (FHV), feline calicivirus (FCV) and Chlamydia felis are common causes of upper respiratory tract disease (URTD) in cats. Their prevalence in the UK pet cat population has not been reported and little is known regarding the risk factors for their oral carriage. METHODS: Total nucleic acid was extracted from owner-collected buccal swabs (n=600) from cats enrolled in a self-selected...
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