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Feline immunodeficiency virus Flashcards

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What causes FIV?

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FIV - a lenti virus

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What are clinical signs of FIV?

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  • more prone to infections, esp gingivostomatitis
  • increases risk of LSA by 5-6x
  • persistent cytopenia in advanced stage (esp neutropenia and lymphompenia)
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How is FIV transmitted?

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bites or inoculation of contaminated blood/ saliva from infected cats
- can be transmitted in utero

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How is FIV diagnosed?

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serology
can confirm with PCR if needed (not a good tool for screening)
- may need to repeat serology in 60d if doesn’t fit clinical picture or kittens <6m (maternal antibody interference)
- prior vaccines may interfere with certain serology testing

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How is FIV treated?

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treat the secondary infection
prevent further transmission

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