Seroprevalence of feline foamy virus in domestic cats in Poland

Abstract

Feline foamy virus (FFVfca) is widespread and its prevalence in naturally infected domestic cats ranges between 30% and 80% worldwide. The infection is persistent, with a sustained antibody response in FFVfca-positive cats; however to date, no defined disease or clinical symptoms have been proved to be associated with it. The goal of the presented study was to determine the prevalence of FFVfca infection in domestic cats in Poland.

Keywords

• feline foamy virus
• domestic cats
• elisa
• seroprevalence