Clinicopathological findings and risk factors associated with Cytauxzoon spp. infection in cats: A case-control study (2008-2021).

ABSTRACT: In Europe, Cytauxzoon spp. infection was documented in domestic and wild felids. Cats often develop a subclinical infection, while fatal disease is rare. Currently, information on the epidemiology, risk factors and clinicopathological findings of Cytauxzoon spp. infection remains limited and obtained by a single subject or small groups of cats. The objective of this case-control study was to evaluate clinicopathological findings and to describe risk factors associated with Cytauxzoon spp. infection in domestic cats. Infected cats (n = 39) and non-infected (n = 190) cats were selected from the database of the referral San Marco Veterinary Laboratory between 2008 and 2021. Demographic information, a preset questionnaire considering lifestyle, environment, a

SUBMITTER: Carli E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9685617 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature