feline immundeficiency virus Flashcards
1
Q
what 4 things should you consider about FIV
A
a) is known as feline immunodeficiency virus
b) it is a lentivirus
c) morphologically and biochemically similar to HIV but antigenically distinct
d) following initial infection the virus is carried to regional lymph nodes and replicates T lymphocytes
2
Q
who are at most risk for FIV
A
fighting and bite wounds are the most common route of transmission and neonates can become infected by contact with queen
3
Q
what are the 6 clinical signs of FIV
A
persistent fever anorexia gingivitis stomatitis cachexia recurrent/chronic infections of the skin, bladder or upper respiratory tract
4
Q
what 3 things should you consider about the diagnosis of FIV
A
clinical signs, history and FIV antibody test of ELISA
5
Q
what 2 things should you consider about the treatment of FIV
A
keep infected cats indoors, isolate if aggressive to others
