Prevalence and genetic characterization of feline leukemia virus in portuguese stray cats

Prevalence and genetic characterization of feline leukemia virus in portuguese stray cats

Abstract Background With its large stray population, Portugal had the highest prevalence of the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) infection in Europe. Progressive infection is still high, especially in southern Europe. In addition to the viral load, the subgroup is a determining factor in the development...

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Main Authors: Pedro Morais de Almeida, Adriana Belas, Mauro Bragança, Joana de Oliveira, Carlos Viegas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Subgroup classification
FeLV
Viral loads
Phylogenetic diversity
Southern Europe
Virus reservoir
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04691-2
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