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==Epidemiology==

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*Vertical transmission of FeLV-A from mother to kittens either via placenta, grooming, or milk

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Vertical transmission of FeLV-A occurs from mother to kittens either via placenta, grooming, or milk. Horizontal transmission occurs via saliva during mutual grooming. FeLV is of particular concern for intensively bred cats because of close living conditions shared with other cats.

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*Horizontal transmission occurs via saliva during mutual grooming

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*Recovery linked to age and presence of maternal antibody

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Recovery is linked to age and the presence of maternal antibody

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*Particular concern for intensively bred cats because of crowding, etc.

==Antigenicity==

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