Epidemiology of Feline Panleukopenia Virus Infection in Domestic Cats of Barishal District, Bangladesh
Epidemiology of Feline Panleukopenia Virus Infection in Domestic Cats of Barishal District, Bangladesh
Md Imran Hossen1, Shakhe Reju Ana Boishakhe1 and Mohammad Enamul Hoque Kayesh2*
ABSTRACT
Feline panleukopenia (FP) is a highly contagious viral disease of cats caused by the feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) (also called Feline Parvovirus (FPV)) that affects gastrointestinal, immune and nervous system. The present study was conducted to know the prevalence of FP in cats of Barishal region and also to know the frequency of different factors associated with FP. The study was performed at Upazila Livestock Office and Veterinary Hospital, Barishal Sadar and Pet Clinic, Barishal between November 01, 2023 to 10 April, 2024. A total of 131 case data were investigated that were extracted from the paper-based recording system in both place of which 53 cases were diagnosed as FP. Next, we calculated the prevalence, mortality rate, and case fatality of FPV infection in the domestic cats of different age groups and sexes. In this study, 40.45% cats were found to be infected with FPV, where mortality rate and case fatality rate were 23.66% and 58.49%, respectively. FPV cases were most frequently recorded in non-vaccinated young local male domestic cats. Anorectic condition, frequent vomiting, diarrhea, and different level of dehydration were recorded as the prominent clinical signs in FPV infection. Fluid therapy (5% dextrose saline and 0.9% saline), antiemetic (ondansetron), proton pump inhibitor (pantoprazole/esomeprazole), antibiotics (ceftriaxone or metronidazole and ceftriaxone) and multivitamins were suggested as the supportive treatment of the disease. Overall, it is understood that a timely vaccination is imperative to prevent the disease.
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