Felipedia Immunology

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Immunology covers the study of the immune system. In cats, immunology is concerned with such topics as [Latest vaccine protocols|vaccines], immune-mediated diseases ([Lupus erythematosus|Lupus] and [Eosinophilic granuloma complex|EGC]), hypersensitivities ([atopy]) and immune deficiencies (such as [FIV]).

Generally speaking, there are a broad range of diseases and disease process in which immunology is a primary instigator of disease or the primary target for disease. Such topics include:

  • Vaccines
Latest vaccine protocols
AVA vaccine recommendations (.pdf)
  • Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity
  • Allergic diseases:
Atopy
Food allergy dermatitis
Flea allergy dermatitis
  • Autoimmune diseases:
erythematosus|Systemic_lupus_erythematosus Systemic lupus erythematosus
Pemphigus
Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia
Eosinophilic granuloma complex
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  • Basic feline immunology (Sourced from Wikivet.net)
invasion by microorganisms
System - Anatomy & Physiology
Innate Immune System
Adaptive Immune System
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immunity
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