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*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]

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*~~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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==References==

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