Development of a non-invasive diagnostic method for pathogenic RNA viruses using sebum wiped from the cat's body surface
Yuri V Fukushima, Namiko Saito, Hirohisa Mekata, Akatsuki Saito
This paper develops a non-invasive method to detect RNA viruses in cats using sebum, demonstrating its effectiveness for FIV and SFTSV detection comparable to blood tests.
Scientific Reports · Feb 18, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology