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To determine the prevalence of type-C virus and related antibodies in cats with neoplasia compared to normal cats.

Prevalence of Type-C Virus and Antibodies in Normal Cats and Cats With Neoplasia

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Randomized trial examines type-C virus prevalence in cats with neoplasia, suggesting link to disease.

To determine the prevalence of type-C virus and related antibodies in cats with neoplasia compared to normal cats.
Conducted necropsy and tissue sampling from cats with suspected neoplasia before euthanasia.
Used indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) procedure for antibody testing against feline leukemia virus (FeLV).
Performed electron microscopy to detect type-C virus in various tissues.
41% of cats with non-neoplastic diseases tested positive for FeLV antibodies.
33% of cats with neoplasia tested positive for FeLV antibodies.
Type-C virus was found in 58% of cats with neoplasia and 44% with non-neoplastic diseases.

Riggs et al. (1973) studied this question.

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