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	Feline immunodeficiency virus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		FIV is in the same retrovirus family as Feline leukemia virus (FeLV).
		FIV was first discovered in 1986 in a colony of cats that had a high prevalence of opportunistic infections and degenerative conditions, and has since been identified as an endemic disease in domestic cat populations worldwide.
		FIV infects other feline species, and in fact is endemic in some large wild cats, such as African lions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/FIV (680 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - FIV
		FIV is known to be present in the blood, saliva and cerebrospinal fluid of infected cats.
		FIV is toxic to a type of white blood cell, the T helper cell, that is critical to a healthy immune system.
		FIV is diagnosed by using a blood test which detects antibodies against the virus in the bloodstream of the cat.
	www.i-love-cats.com /Health/fiv.htm (672 words)

	FIV
		Virologists classify feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in the same Retroviridae family as the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), but with one major difference: FIV is not considered to be in the oncornavirus subfamily of retroviruses, as is FeLV.
		Instead, FIV is classified as a lentivirus (or "slow virus"), along with the viruses that cause progressive pneumonia in sheep, infectious anemia in horses, arthritis–encephalitis in goats, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in human beings.
		Although FIV is structurally similar to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a disease in cats similar to AIDS in humans, it is a highly species–specific agent and affects only felines.
	www.texascares.org /care/care_fiv.htm (1970 words)

	Cornell Feline Health Center--Brochure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		FIV is in the same retrovirus family as feline leukemia virus (FeLV), but the viruses differ in many ways including their shape.
		FIV-infected cats should be confined indoors to prevent spread of FIV infection to other cats in the neighborhood and to reduce their exposure to infectious agents carried by other animals.
		Although FIV is a lentivirus similar to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a disease in cats similar to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) in humans, it is a highly species-specific virus that infects only felines.
	www.vet.cornell.edu /fhc/resources/brochure/fiv.html (1847 words)

	The Winn Feline Foundation - Health Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		FIV is often found in cats that are positive for the feline leukemia virus.
		FIV is toxic to a type of white blood cell, the T helper cell, which is critical to a healthy immune system.
		FIV is diagnosed by using a blood test that detects antibodies against the virus in the bloodstream of the cat.
	www.winnfelinehealth.org /health/FIV.html (1000 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
		It is transmitted from cat to cat primarily by bites, as the virus is shed in the saliva.
		FIV is closely associated with FeLV- you should learn about both diseases if you have a cat.
		FIV positive cats that are not showing any of the associated signs of illness should be examined every 6 months at least.
	www.lbah.com /feline/fiv.htm (1361 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Cats
		FIV is shed in the saliva and is transmitted by bite wounds.
		FIV is found worldwide in domestic cats, and also infects wild felines including snow leopards, lions, tigers, jaguars, Florida panthers, and bobcats.
		The initial or acute stage of FIV infection is often characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a susceptibility to skin or intestinal infections.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=1&articleid=213 (1990 words)

	FIV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The overall prevalence of FIV in the healthy UK cat population is approximately 6 per cent and estimated to be approximately 14 per cent in the sick cat population.
		Cats infected with FIV should be confined indoors to prevent spread of the virus to other cats in the neighbourhood and to minimise exposure of affected cats to infectious agents carried by other animals.
		In FIV infection or in other cases where immunosuppression is suspected or proven, there is a potential risk with the use of live vaccines and potentially a risk that these vaccines may on occasion result in the development of clinical disease.
	www.fabcats.org /fiv.html (1952 words)

	Island Cat Resources & Adoption: FIV Information
		FIV is present in blood, saliva, and cerebrospinal fluid of infected cats.
		FIV does not survive outside the cat's body and is only very rarely spread by casual cat to cat contact.
		FIV is in the family of lentiviruses, and these viruses persist once a cat is infected - they don't go away.
	www.icraeastbay.org /fiv.php (743 words)

	What You Should Know About Feline AIDS - PetPlace.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		It is estimated that between one percent and 14 percent of the cat population is infected with FIV.
		FIV has also been found in milk and can be transmitted from mother to kitten.
		The key to diagnosing FIV is determining whether these problems are the result of a suppressed immune system caused by the virus.
	www.petplace.com /cats/what-you-should-know-about-feline-aids/page1.aspx (1226 words)

	PetPromise
		FIV is only transmissible through cat bites or blood transfusions with another cat.
		Again, FIV is very specifically adapted to infect cats; human beings are not at risk from this disease.
		Although there is no cure for this virus, if you keep your FIV positive cat strictly indoors and in a healthy environment (i.e., away from any sick cats), and work toward reducing stress on the cat as much as possible he/she can still live a happy, long life.
	www.petpromise.org /FIV.html (353 words)

	Cat Chat Feline Welfare Information - Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
		FIV positive cats find it harder than most to find new homes, even though in all other respects they are normal, loving cats, and deserve a chance at a happy life.
		FIV cats should always be neutered, however if a female FIV positive cat is allowed to become pregnant it is extremely rare for the kittens to become infected with the virus.
		FIV differs from feline leukaemia in that respect, in that is that it is not passed on from the queen to kittens in utero.
	www.catchat.org /fiv.html (3007 words)

	FIV - faqs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		FIV positive simply means the cat has been infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
		FIV causes disease because it destroys the cat's immune system so it becomes unable to fight off infections in the normal way and is vulnerable to developing cancer.
		In this case, the FIV positive cat should have a separate feeding bowl from the other cats and food should not be left down for all cats to share.
	www.fabcats.org /fiv_faqs.html (1109 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		PMEA is also used in cats for treatment of FIV virus in a similar manner, although it appears to have an even higher risk of causing severe side effects, especially bone marrow suppression.
		FIV or leukima can be transmitted from a mother or father cat to the kittens.
		Pam- FIV, or feline immunodeficiency virus, is a retrovirus in the same family of viruses as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
	www.vetinfo.com /cfiv.html (4393 words)

	PetPlace.com - Article: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		FIV is a retrovirus similar to Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and a syndrome similar to AIDS occurs in cats.
		FIV is not contagious to people; it is an infectious disease spread from cat to cat, primarily by biting.
		FIV has been found in the mother's milk and can be transmitted from mother to kitten.
	www.petplace.com /Articles/artPrinterFriendly.asp?all=1&conID=14656 (1942 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV or Feline AIDS) ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.
		The FIV is transmitted primarily through bite wounds that occur in cat fights.
		An FIV infected cat will generally go through a prolonged period of viral dormancy before it becomes ill. This incubation period may last as long as six years.
		If a mother cat is infected with the FIV at the time she is pregnant or nursing, she can pass large quantities of the virus to her kittens.
	www.sniksnak.com /cathealth/fiv.html (948 words)

	CityCats - FIV
		Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is in the same virus family as the feline leukemia virus (FeLV), but with one major difference: FIV is classified as a lentivirus, or slow virus.
		FIV and FeLV often cause similar types of disease, but the viruses themselves differ in many ways, including their shape and protein structures.
		Although FIV is structurally similar to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a disease in cats similar to AIDS in humans, it is a highly species–specific virus and affects only felines.
	www.city-cats.com /fiv.html (982 words)

	Best Friends Animal Society - FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors
		As long as cats with FIV are not exposed to diseases that their immune system can't handle, they can live perfectly normal lives.
		FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines.
		FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all.
	www.bestfriends.org /theanimals/petcare/cats_fiv.cfm (1483 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) - Overview, Risk Factors & Transmission - AnimalHealthChannel
		Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) causes an infectious disease in domestic cats and cheetahs similar to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection) in humans.
		FIV is a lentivirus, a virus that causes slowly developing disease.
		The average age of cats with FIV is 5 years at the time of diagnosis.
	www.animalhealthchannel.com /fiv (289 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		FIV is transmitted from cat to cat very efficiently by cat bite wounds and blood transfusions.
		Although FIV is still present in the cat, the animal will be apparently healthy and show no signs of illness for months or years.
		Because apparently healthy cats may harbor FIV in a dormant state for many years, it is wise to also test new adult cats coming into a household and cats entering closed populations, especially catteries.
	www.blackgiraffe.com /jmight/fiv/fivinfo.html (556 words)

	FIV FAQ
		In itself, FIV is not serious, it is the other infections that the cat may pick up, which can cause the problem in an FIV cat, due to the weakness in the immune system.
		FIV does not in itself have any obvious symptoms, but often a cat which shows symptoms of other infections, proves to have the FIV virus.
		Because FIV is transmitted through being bitten by, or biting, an already infected cat; the only sure way to protect you cat is to keep it away from all other cats.
	www.v63.net /fivcats/pages/faq.html (1490 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Fact List (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Virologists classify FIV in the same retroviridae family as FeLV, but with one major difference: FIV is considered to be in the lentivirus.
		FIV is not easily passed between cats; it cannot be spread casually—the same way as in FeLV cats.
		Diseases in cats infected with FeLV or FIV may not necessarily be a result of retrovirus infection.
	www.marleyfund.com /fivfacts.aspx (568 words)

	KittenCare.com - Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
		FIV is tricky, in that many times tests for it show false positives.
		Because FIV is transmitted through cat to cat exchanges of bodily fluids, you should keep your indoor cats away from the FIV kitty.
		FIV is instead shed in the saliva and is transmitted when a cat bites another cat or through another exchange of bodily fluids.
	www.kittencare.com /askKC_FIV.html (805 words)

	FIV Vaccine
		The FIV virus, or “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus,” is spread by bite wounds between cats.
		FIV, like HIV, can be live in its host’s body for years before leading to a life-threatening AIDS situation.
		Ultimately, FIV is suppressive to the immune system and the average life expectancy from the time of diagnosis is five years.
	www.marvistavet.com /html/body_fiv_vaccine.html (506 words)

	Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
		Detection of FIV antibody is the diagnostic test of choice, because the levels of virus in the blood of an infected cat are frequently so low as to be undetectable by conventional means.
		A positive FIV antibody test indicates that a cat is infected with FIV (probably for its lifetime-established infections are rarely cleared) and is capable of transmitting the virus to other susceptible cats.
		Although FIV is similar structurally to HIV and causes a disease in cats similar to AIDS in humans, it is a highly species-specific agent.
	maxshouse.com /feline_immunodeficiency_virus.htm (1597 words)

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