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FeLV: Enquadramento Científico e Aplicação Prática em Contexto de Estágio
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O vírus da leucemia felina (FeLV) constitui uma das principais causas de morbilidade e
mortalidade em gatos, apresentando impacto significativo na saúde animal e exigindo
estratégias eficazes de prevenção e acompanhamento clínico. O presente relatório
integra um estudo clínico e observacional desenvolvido no âmbito de um estágio
curricular em Enfermagem Veterinária, realizado numa clínica veterinária privada
(DoVet), com o objetivo de caracterizar a infeção por FeLV em diferentes contextos e
analisar práticas de testagem, vacinação, manifestações clínicas associadas e a perceção
dos tutores. O estudo baseou-se na recolha de dados provenientes da observação clínica
de gatos atendidos em contexto de clínica privada, da análise de uma população de uma
associação de proteção animal e da aplicação de um questionário a tutores. Em contexto
clínico, foram observados 211 gatos, dos quais 145 (68,7%) apresentavam estatuto
retroviral conhecido, tendo-se identificado uma prevalência de FeLV de 2,8% entre os
animais testados, enquanto 31,3% não foram submetidos a testagem, incluindo em
situações de risco. Na associação, a prevalência global foi de 4,1%, atingindo 10% nos
gatos adultos, refletindo a influência do contexto epidemiológico e do perfil
populacional. Relativamente à prevenção, 62,3% dos gatos testados em clínica receberam
vacinação contra a FeLV, contrastando com os dados do questionário, onde apenas
33,3% dos tutores referiram vacinar os seus animais. Verificou-se ainda a associação da
FeLV a manifestações clínicas como anemia e linfoma, bem como a presença de infeções
subclínicas, destacando a importância do rastreio laboratorial e da comunicação clínica
na gestão da doença, bem como o contributo da enfermagem veterinária na promoção
da prevenção e da qualidade de vida dos gatos infetados.
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in cats, having a significant impact on animal health and requiring effective prevention and clinical monitoring strategies. This report includes a clinical and observational study developed within the scope of a curricular internship in Veterinary Nursing, carried out at a private veterinary clinic (DoVet), with the aim of characterizing FeLV infection in different contexts and analysing testing and vaccination practices, associated clinical manifestations, and owners’ perceptions. The study was based on data collected from the clinical observation of cats attended in a private veterinary setting, the analysis of a population from an animal protection association, and the application of a questionnaire to owners. In the clinical setting, 211 cats were observed, of which 145 (68.7%) had a known retroviral status, with a FeLV prevalence of 2.8% identified among the tested animals, while 31.3% were not tested, including in high-risk situations. In the association, the overall prevalence was 4.1%, reaching 10% in adult cats, reflecting the influence of epidemiological context and population profile. Regarding prevention, 62.3% of the cats tested in the clinic were vaccinated against FeLV, in contrast to the questionnaire data, in which only 33.3% of owners reported vaccinating their cats. An association between FeLV and clinical manifestations such as anemia and lymphoma was also observed, as well as the presence of subclinical infections, highlighting the importance of laboratory screening and clinical communication in disease management, as well as the contribution of veterinary nursing to the promotion of prevention and quality of life of infected cats.
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in cats, having a significant impact on animal health and requiring effective prevention and clinical monitoring strategies. This report includes a clinical and observational study developed within the scope of a curricular internship in Veterinary Nursing, carried out at a private veterinary clinic (DoVet), with the aim of characterizing FeLV infection in different contexts and analysing testing and vaccination practices, associated clinical manifestations, and owners’ perceptions. The study was based on data collected from the clinical observation of cats attended in a private veterinary setting, the analysis of a population from an animal protection association, and the application of a questionnaire to owners. In the clinical setting, 211 cats were observed, of which 145 (68.7%) had a known retroviral status, with a FeLV prevalence of 2.8% identified among the tested animals, while 31.3% were not tested, including in high-risk situations. In the association, the overall prevalence was 4.1%, reaching 10% in adult cats, reflecting the influence of epidemiological context and population profile. Regarding prevention, 62.3% of the cats tested in the clinic were vaccinated against FeLV, in contrast to the questionnaire data, in which only 33.3% of owners reported vaccinating their cats. An association between FeLV and clinical manifestations such as anemia and lymphoma was also observed, as well as the presence of subclinical infections, highlighting the importance of laboratory screening and clinical communication in disease management, as well as the contribution of veterinary nursing to the promotion of prevention and quality of life of infected cats.
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FeLV Retrovírus Diagnóstico Prevenção Enfermeiro veterinário Bem-estar animal. Retrovirus Diagnosis Prevention Veterinary nurse Animal welfare
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Citação
Deister, B.M.M.M.S. (2026).FeLV: Enquadramento Científico e Aplicação Prática em Contexto de Estágio. Relatorio de final de Licenciatura, apresentado no Instituto Politecnico de Portalegre
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Escola Superior de Biociências de Elvas