Research Notes on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), occasionally referred to as Feline AIDS is a lentivirus that affects domesticated housecats worldwide. FIV can attack the immune system of cats, much like the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can attack the immune system of human beings. FIV can be tolerated well by cats, but can eventually lead to debilitation of the immune system in its feline hosts by the infection and exhaustion of T-helper (CD4+) cells. FIV and HIV are both lentiviruses; however, neither can infect the other's usual host: humans cannot be infected by FIV nor can cats be infected by HIV. ...read more at Wikipedia
Top Resources on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- Winn Feline Foundation: FeLV and FIV
- AnimalHealthChannel: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- PetEducation: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- Cat Fanciers' Association: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- About.com: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- Dr. Sue: Information and Facts on FIV
- VeterinaryPartner: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- VetInfo: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV Q&A
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