Prevalence Assessment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis Based on Rapid Test and Protein Ratio Analysis in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Authors

  • Rupsana Perven Borsha Department of Anatomy, Histology and Physiology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
  • Maruf Hasan Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200
  • M A Zabbar Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
  • Md Roknuzzaman Khan Department of Medicine and Public Health, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
  • Md Akib Zabed Department of Medicine and Public Health, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
  • Al Wasef Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
  • Md Mahedi Hassan Department of Animal Production and Management, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
  • Gopal Chandra Das Dada Pet Life Care, Mirpur, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v12i3.86115

Keywords:

Feline infectious peritonitis, Prevalence, Albumin-globulin ratio, Domestic cats

Abstract

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal systemic disease of domestic cats caused by a virulent mutant feline coronavirus (FCoV). Despite its global significance, epidemiological data on FIP in Bangladesh remain scarce. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, clinical patterns, and key risk indicators of FIP among domestic cats in Dhaka from January to May 2025. A total of 300 cats of various breeds (local, Persian, and mixed) presented to veterinary clinics were enrolled with owner consent under a cross-sectional study design. Rapid antigen detection (Testsealabs, China) was used for initial screening, and the albumin-globulin (A/G) ratio was assessed as a supportive diagnostic tool. FIP was confirmed in 200 cats (66.67%). Mixed-breed (50%) and local cats (33.33%) accounted for the majority of positive cases. The highest prevalence was observed in the 60–120-day age group. Female cats demonstrated higher infection and fatality rates, whereas male cats showed comparatively better recovery outcomes. Clinically, the dry form (48%) and wet form (40%) were most commonly observed, with the wet form exhibiting the highest fatality rate (67.5%). Protein profiling revealed that 82 cats-predominantly female local breeds-had a markedly low A/G ratio (<0.4), strongly supporting FIP infection. These findings highlight a considerable burden of FIP among domestic cats in Bangladesh and underscore the urgent need for improved diagnostic surveillance, greater owner awareness, and enhanced management practices to mitigate its impact.

Res. Agric. Livest. Fish. Vol. 12, No. 3, December 2025: 427-436

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Published

2025-12-28

How to Cite

Rupsana Perven Borsha, Maruf Hasan, M A Zabbar, Md Roknuzzaman Khan, Md Akib Zabed, Al Wasef, … Gopal Chandra Das. (2025). Prevalence Assessment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis Based on Rapid Test and Protein Ratio Analysis in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 12(3), 427–436. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v12i3.86115

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025)

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Livestock

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