Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Question 1

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is morphologically and biochemically similar to which human disease?

Answer 1

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 2

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is antigenically distinct. What does this mean?

Answer 2

• Highly species specific
• Grows only in feline derived cells

Question 3

How is FIV transmitted and who is at the greatest risk?

Answer 3

• Fighting and bite wounds
• Intact male cats (6-8 yrs)

Question 4

What is a major clinical sign of FIV in a cat’s history?

Answer 4

Recurrent bouts of illness

Question 5

What oral clinical signs will be observed in a cat with Immunodeficiency Virus?

Answer 5

-Gingivitis
- Stomatitis
- Pale MM

Question 6

What type of infections would you expect to see in a cat with FIV?

Answer 6

Chronic non responsive ear or skin infection

Question 7

What other clinical signs are present with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus?

Answer 7

• Cachexia and anorexia
• V/D + chronic fever
• Ocular disease
• Neurologic disorders

Question 8

Diagnosis of FIV

Answer 8

• Clinical history
• Positive ELISA
• CBC

Question 9

What CBC results would be specific to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus?

Answer 9

Anemia and Lymphopenia

Question 10

Why is an ELIZA test not reliable in Kittens under 6 months old?

Answer 10

They have colostral antibodies

Question 11

FIV medical treatment

Answer 11

No cure- supportive care
- Immunomodulator drugs
- Antiviral drugs

Question 12

Husbandry for FIV?

Answer 12

Keep infected cats indoors and isolate affected cats if aggressive towards other cats

Question 13

Prevention of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus?

Answer 13

Keep cats indoors (vaccine discontinued in 2017)

Question 14

Can FIV be transmitted to other cats from fomites or casual contact?

Answer 14

Unlikely