Feline Heartworm in Clinical Settings in a High Canine Prevalence Area.

ABSTRACT: Heartworm (HTW) infection in cats is associated with persistent pulmonary pathology, even when clinical signs are absent. Treatment options for cats are limited once infected, making prevention an important topic for discussion with cat owners. In Brazil, tests to detect feline HTW infections are unavailable, likely leading to an underestimation of its impact on the wellbeing of cats. The present study investigated the seroprevalence of HTW antigen in cats living in an area with high canine HTW prevalence and investigated risk factors and clinical signs associated with HTW disease in cats from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Clinical examinations were conducted, and serological evaluations performed with a point-of-care test (SNAP^® Feline Triple^® Test, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc

SUBMITTER: Alberigi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8866439 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature