FELV/FIV Flashcards
(20 cards)
what is the target we test for and what is the target of the vaccine in FELV
test- P27
vaccine- GP-70
what are the three types of infection of FELV and what is the viremia
progressive- persistently viremic
regressive- transiently viremic
abortive- no viremia
nonregenerative macrocytic anemia
FELV
where is the lymphoma found from FELV
mediastinal LN
FELV suspected
PCR +
IFA +
progressive
FELV suspected
PCR +
IFA -
regressive
positive FELV snap test tells me what
it could be progressive or regressive infection
you get a positive snap for FELV. what is a way to confirm
retest in four months- regressive will be negative then
FELV testing recommendations for adopted cats
test at adoption and 28 days later
what is the prevention for FELV
vaccinate all kittens and high risk adult cats. vaccinate cats that live with a + cat
prognosis of a progressive infection
80% die in 3 years
prognosis of a regressive infection of FELV
normal life span
how is FIV transmitted
bite wounds
transient fever, lymphadenopathy, lymphopenia.
FIV
what does a FIV + snap test tell us
infection, vaccination or maternal antibodies (<6 mo)
how many days can it take to be seropositive for FIV
60 days
what does a negative FIV snap test tell us
not infected or acute infection. retest in 60 days
what does a negative FELV snap test tell us
not infected. its an antigen test
treatment for FIV
azidothymidine- human drug
treat symptoms
can you house unvax cat with an FIV cat
yes as long as they dont fight
