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Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Hesti Rahayu, Teguh Rianda, Dwi Priyowidodo, Irkham Widiyono, Vika Ichsania Ninditya.


Abstract
Background:
Mycoplasma haemofelis infection is considered an important feline disease and is suspected to be transmitted via the ectoparasitic vector Ctenocephalides felis, particularly in tropical areas.

Aim: This study aimed to detect M. haemofelis at the molecular level in cats naturally infested with C. felis in Padang City, West Sumatera, Indonesia.

Methods:
A total of 61 cats were examined to assess their clinical condition and flea infestation levels, followed by blood sampling for PCR analysis targeting the 16S rRNA gene of M. haemofelis.

Results:
The PCR results revealed a high prevalence of infection, reaching (72.13%; 44/61). The level of flea infestation was positively associated with the frequency of M. haemofelis infection, with rates of 40.0% in mild infestations, 60.0% in moderate infestations, and 83.3% in severe infestations. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association (p<0.05). between flea infestation level and infection status. In addition, cats kept in multi-cat households were more frequently infected than those kept in single-cat households (p<0.05). No significant associations were found between infection occurrence and age, sex, or maintenance pattern.

Conclusion:
A high prevalence of M. haemofelis was detected in cats infested with C. felis in Padang City, with a significant association with flea infestation level and housing pattern

Key words: Mycoplasma haemofelis; Ctenocephalides felis; Cat; PCR; Padang.


 
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Rahayu H, Rianda T, Priyowidodo D, Widiyono I, Ninditya VI. Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Open Vet. J.. 2025; 15(12): 6480-6486. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32

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Rahayu H, Rianda T, Priyowidodo D, Widiyono I, Ninditya VI. Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=273674 [Access: December 31, 2025]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32

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Rahayu H, Rianda T, Priyowidodo D, Widiyono I, Ninditya VI. Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Open Vet. J.. 2025; 15(12): 6480-6486. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32


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Rahayu H, Rianda T, Priyowidodo D, Widiyono I, Ninditya VI. Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Open Vet. J.. (2025), [cited December 31, 2025]; 15(12): 6480-6486. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32


Harvard Style

Rahayu, H., Rianda, . T., Priyowidodo, . D., Widiyono, . I. & Ninditya, . V. I. (2025) Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Open Vet. J., 15 (12), 6480-6486. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32


Turabian Style

Rahayu, Hesti, Teguh Rianda, Dwi Priyowidodo, Irkham Widiyono, and Vika Ichsania Ninditya. 2025. Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Open Veterinary Journal, 15 (12), 6480-6486. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32


Chicago Style

Rahayu, Hesti, Teguh Rianda, Dwi Priyowidodo, Irkham Widiyono, and Vika Ichsania Ninditya. "Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia." Open Veterinary Journal 15 (2025), 6480-6486. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Rahayu, Hesti, Teguh Rianda, Dwi Priyowidodo, Irkham Widiyono, and Vika Ichsania Ninditya. "Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia." Open Veterinary Journal 15.12 (2025), 6480-6486. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Rahayu, H., Rianda, . T., Priyowidodo, . D., Widiyono, . I. & Ninditya, . V. I. (2025) Molecular detection of Mycoplasma haemofelis in cats infested with Ctenocephalides felis in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Open Veterinary Journal, 15 (12), 6480-6486. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i12.32


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