A phylogenetic study of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) among domestic cats in Turkey

Koç, Bahattin Taylan; Oğuzoğlu, Tuba Çiğdem

doi:10.1016/j.cimid.2020.101544

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“…The FIV identified from a cat in 2018 (405/2018) differed from all currently known subtypes; the low percentage of identity suggests that it could belong to an unreported viral subtype. Also, SplitsTree analysis suggested that FIV 405/2018 could belong to a subtype never previously reported, potentially related to a strain identified in Turkey in 2009 (TR-Mi, HM639739) but not classified with certainty in the recognized viral subtypes [ 25 ]. The identification of an additional FIV subtype emphasizes the FIV diversity and the plasticity of its genome in generating new variants.…”

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Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Seropositive Cats in Northern Italy

Balboni,

Facile,

Gallina

et al. 2024

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Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is responsible for immunodeficiency syndrome in cats. Several viral subtypes have been identified, each with a variable geographical distribution. To date, the subtype B is known to be the genotype spread in Italy. In this study, the genetic diversity of FIV in northern Italy was assessed by detecting proviral DNA in the blood samples of 50 cats determined to be positive through an anti-FIV antibodies test. These cats were tested using six different PCR assays, and the identified viruses were sequenced and analyzed. Forty-eight cats were confirmed positive, and several FIV subtypes were characterized. As expected, the subtype B was the most commonly observed, and the subtype A was reported for the first time in Italy. Moreover, a new taxon possibly representing an additional FIV subtype was detected, and one virus belonging to subtype B potentially had a recombinant origin. The genetic variability between the FIV viruses that emerged in this study may lead to the potential diagnostic failure of single molecular tests. Therefore, a new diagnostic strategy, which adopts different molecular tests and sequencing, is recommended to monitor the evolution and spread of FIV.

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Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Seropositive Cats in Northern Italy

Balboni,

Facile,

Gallina

et al. 2024

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“…For exFeLV detection, the primer pair for the U3-LTR region described by Herring et al was used [22]. Additionally, all samples were investigated for various systemic viral infections-feline coronavirus (FCoV), feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and domestic cat hepadnavirus (DCH)-using previously described PCR techniques [23][24][25][26]. PCR products were visualized on a UV transilluminator (Gel Logic 100, Kodak, Rochester, NY, USA) via electrophoresis on 1% agarose gels containing SafeView™ DNA Stains (Applied Biological Materials, Richmond, BC, Canada).…”

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Status Quo of Feline Leukaemia Virus Infection in Turkish Cats and Their Antigenic Prevalence

Korkulu,

Şenlik,

Adıgüzel

et al. 2024

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Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) is a member of the Gammaretrovirus genus, which has two genotypes in cats: endogenous (replication-defective provirus) and exogenous (replication-competent). In this study, 550 cats were examined, and 112 of them (20.36%) were found to have the endogenous FeLV (enFeLV) genotype. EnFeLV-positive animals were also tested for additional viral infections, and 48 cats (42.85%) were discovered to be co-infected with other viruses. According to co-infection data, these cats were infected with feline coronavirus (FCoV) (27/112, 24.1%), feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) (14/112, 12.5%), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) (0/112, 0%), and domestic cat hepadnavirus (DCH) (13/112, 11.6%). Their age, sex, breed, clinical state, lifestyle (in/outdoor), and immunization data against FeLV were also evaluated. In line with our results, the prevalence of enFeLV and co-infection with other pathogens in cats admitted to the clinic for various reasons were discussed. The majority of positive animals in terms of FeLV (94/112, 83.93%) had clinical findings. We emphasized that the FeLV-positive situation of cats should be taken into consideration by veterinarians when planning treatment and vaccination programs. Additionally, in this study, we questioned the group in which our enFeLVs were phylogenetically located. Therefore, we performed a phylogenetic analysis based on a comparison with global FeLV sequences obtained from the GenBank database. The sequenced positive samples were in the AGTT subgroup within Group-II.

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A phylogenetic study of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) among domestic cats in Turkey

Cited by 2 publications

References 18 publications

Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Seropositive Cats in Northern Italy

Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Seropositive Cats in Northern Italy

Status Quo of Feline Leukaemia Virus Infection in Turkish Cats and Their Antigenic Prevalence

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