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*Preventative neutering of males
 
*Preventative neutering of males
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==Links==
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(FIV)
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*[http://www.fabcats.org/owners/fiv/info.html Feline Advisory Bureau FIV Factsheet]
*Lentivirus
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*Subtypes A, B and D
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*Causes increased susceptibility to infections and neoplasia
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*Specifically destroys [[Lymphocytes#Helper CD4+|CD4+ T cells]]
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*Virus is present in saliva, blood and other bodily fluids
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*Feral and outdoor cats (mostly tom cats) are most at risk
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*Virus replicates in lymphoid tissue
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*Can remain asymptomatic
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*Causes pyrexia and lymphadenopathy
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*Transmitted by biting
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*Diagnosis:
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**ELISA
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**Rapid-Immuno-Migration
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**Western Blot
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**Virus Isolation
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**Immunofluorescence
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**PCR
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*Treatment:
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**Antibiotics for secondary infection
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**Anti-retroviral therapy
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*For vaccinations see [[Vaccines#Cat Vaccinations|here]]
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