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Abstract
Extract
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), a lentivirus of the Retroviridae family, is common among domestic cats worldwide. FIV infection is characterised by a gradual depletion of CD4+ lymphocytes, which ultimately results in immunosuppression (Pedersen et al Citation1989; Bendinelli et al Citation1995). Following a prolonged asymptomatic period, some infected cats succumb to secondary or opportunistic infections, severe weight loss, and sometimes neurological signs and neoplasia (Pedersen et al Citation1989; Ishida and Tomoda Citation1990; Bendinelli et al Citation1995).
Acknowledgements
Funding for this study was provided by Fort Dodge Animal Health. The authors would like to thank the veterinarians who willingly assisted the research via provision of blood samples, and Phil Lehrbach and Ian Denby for assistance with the project.