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DOI: SWIFT DIAGNOSIS OF FELINE PARVOVIRUS IN SUSPECTED CATS: A CLINICAL PCR STUDY
Venisri Raman Raj , Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaAbstract
Feline Parvovirus (FPV) poses a significant threat to feline populations, leading to severe gastroenteritis and often fatal outcomes, particularly in young cats. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and containment. In this clinical study, we employed a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method for the rapid detection of FPV in suspected cats. A total of XX cats displaying clinical symptoms consistent with FPV infection were included in the study. Fecal samples were collected, and PCR analysis was performed targeting the FPV genome. The results revealed the presence or absence of FPV in suspected cases, enabling prompt intervention and preventing potential outbreaks. This study highlights the efficiency of PCR as a diagnostic tool for rapid and reliable FPV detection, facilitating early treatment and containment measures.
Keywords
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Rapid Diagnosis, Feline Parvovirus (FPV)
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