Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Flashcards
1
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What disease is an Endemic in most of the U.S.?
A
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
2
Q
Who is at greatest risk of FIV?
A
Outdoor Male Cats
Average Age 6-8 Years
3
Q
Diagnosis of FIV
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In-house Serology
4
Q
Treatment of FIV
A
Supportive Care
Limit Contact with other Cats
Keep cats indoors
There is no vaccine - discontinued in 2017
5
Q
FIV is progressive. From diagnosis, what is a cat’s life expectancy?
A
5 years or less
6
Q
What are the 3 stages of FIV?
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- Acute
- Subclinical
- Chronic Clinical
7
Q
Acute Stage FIV Symptoms
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Mild: Fever, lethargy, anorexia, generalized lymphadenopathy,
8
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Subclinical Stage FIV Symptoms
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Usually no clinical signs shown, however, the disease is progressing
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