Retrospective study of mycoplasma haemofelis infection in cats in kelantan from the year 2017 to 2021

An abstract of the research paper presented to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, in partial requirement on the course DVT 55204 - Research Project. Mycoplasma haemofelis is a bacterial parasite that affects many cats in Malaysia. This retrospective study was done to determine the prevalence of Mycoplasma haemofelis infection in cats in Kelantan, the diagnostic approach used and the risk factors associated with Mycoplasma haemofelis infection in cats in veterinary clinics in Kelantan. Data was collected from Hospital Pengajar Perubatan Veterinar Universiti Malaysia Kelantan and Kitty Cat Klinik from the year 2017 to 2021. Case files and computerized data were analyzed for this retrospective study. Chi-square test was used to analyze the risk factors associated with the occurrence of Mycoplasma haemofelis infection in catsfrom the year 2017 to 2021. The overall prevalence of Mycoplasma haemofelis infection in cats throughout the 5 years is 64.75%. The most common way to diagnose Mycoplasma haemofelis in this study is via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) where 68.03% of the cases were subjected to the test. Seasonality, roaming status and household condition are all considered as associated risk factors with Mycoplasma haemofelis infection in cats.
Keywords : Mycoplasma haemofelis infection, Prevalence, Diagnostic methods, Risk factors