Cat Infectious Dz Review 3 Flashcards
Infection with this virus can cause cancer?
FeLV
Gamma-retrovirus
FeLV
How much more increased is lymphoma risk in patients with FeLV?
60x
How is FeLV transmitted?
Oronasal
Hematopoietic malignacy, myelosuppression, and coinfections
FeLV
Caused by fighting or exposure to other cats
FeLV
Which protein is used for FeLV diagnosis?
Gag protein p27
Every anemia/myodysplastic cat should be tested for which virus?
FeLV
What kind of chemo can you use against FeLV?
AZT, didanosine
Which virus does vaccination NOT interfere with testing?
FeLV
FeLV is assoc. w/sarcoma formation especially if given at the same time as what other viral disease?
Rabies
Lentivirus transmitted via saliva or blood through bites or fights/wounds
FIV
Where does FIV replicate?
Thymus, spleen, LNs
Causes a reversal of Cd4+: CD8+ ratio
FIV
This virus disrupts normal immune function
FIV