Prevalence and genetic characterization of feline leukemia virus in portuguese stray cats
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to research FeLV subgroups in Portugal. The prevalence of FeLV in this group was consistent with our expectations. However, the molecular characterization differed significantly from that observed in other countries. These results suggest that stray cats may not be the main epidemiological concern.
Authors
- Adriana Belas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6564-6839)
- Pedro Morais de Almeida
- Carlos Viegas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8796-5037)
- Joana de Oliveira
- Mauro Bragança
Institutions
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (PT)
- Universidade Politécnica de Lisboa (PT)
- Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz (PT)
- Universidade Lusófona (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04691-2
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.18
Funders
- Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias