Seroprevalence of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus infection among cats in North America and risk factors for seropositivity

2006 ◽  
Vol 228 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie K. Levy ◽  
H. Morgan Scott ◽  
Jessica L. Lachtara ◽  
P. Cynda Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
North America ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Leukemia Virus ◽  
Feline Leukemia Virus ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

scholarly journals Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in a Population of Pet Cats from Southeastern Florida

1989 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey Fisch ◽  
Norman H. Altman
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Leukemia Virus ◽  
Feline Leukemia Virus ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Specific Antibodies ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

Blood samples from 95 randomly selected pet cats that were brought to veterinarians in southeastern Florida were tested for antibodies to feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Virus-specific antibodies (indicative of virus infection) were found in 8 of the 95 (8.4%) cats tested. All of the virus-infected cats were males (statistically significant, P ≤ 0.016) and were at least 1 year of age. The 3 most severely ill cats infected with FIV were also infected with feline leukemia virus.

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Heartworm Infection in Cats From Northern Florida

2003 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 533-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie K. Levy ◽  
Patti S. Snyder ◽  
Larissa M. Taveres ◽  
Jennifer L. Hooks ◽  
Mike J. Pegelow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Leukemia Virus ◽  
Clinical Disease ◽  
Feline Leukemia Virus ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Serological Evidence ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Heartworm Infection ◽  
Adult Cats

Necropsies were performed on 630 adult cats in northern Florida to determine the prevalence and risk factors for heartworm infection in cats of this region. Heartworms were identified in 4.9% of cats, and serological evidence of heartworm exposure was present in 17% of cats. Not all cats from which heartworms were recovered were seropositive for heartworm antigen or antibody. There was no association between heartworm infection and co-infection with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Male cats were at higher risk of infection with heartworm, FeLV, or FIV than were females. Because even a single heartworm can cause clinical disease or death in cats, the authors conclude that cats in this region should receive heartworm prophylaxis to prevent heartworm infection.

scholarly journals Hematologic manifestations of feline immunodeficiency virus infection

Blood ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 1104-1109
Author(s):  
GH Shelton ◽  
ML Linenberger ◽  
CK Grant ◽  
JL Abkowitz
Keyword(s):  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Leukemia Virus ◽  
Direct Consequence ◽  
Feline Leukemia Virus ◽  
Cell Lineages ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Aids Related Complex ◽  
Hiv Seropositive

Studies were done on 53 cats with community-acquired infection with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) to determine if hematologic abnormalities were comparable with those observed in patients seropositive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Nine cats were asymptomatic, 24 had clinical symptoms equivalent to AIDS-related complex (ARC), and 20 had AIDS-like disease. Hematologic abnormalities were detected in 75% (40 of 53) of FIV-seropositive cats, and multiple concurrent cytopenias were common. Anemia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia occurred in 36%, 53%, 34%, and 8% of FIV- seropositive cats, respectively. Cytopenias were seen only in symptomatic (ARC or AIDS) cats. The occurrence of cytopenias and the distribution of clinical stages were similar in cats with concurrent feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection and those with FIV alone, suggesting that these abnormalities were a direct consequence of FIV infection. In addition, abnormalities were noted in 72% of marrows from symptomatic cats and included hyperplasia of individual cell lineages and dysmorphic features. Our results demonstrate that the hematologic manifestations of FIV infection are strikingly similar to those reported in HIV-seropositive patients. Thus, FIV infection in cats is an excellent animal model to study the pathogenesis of blood and marrow abnormalities in AIDS, as well as to evaluate the hematologic toxicities of drug therapies.

scholarly journals Hematologic manifestations of feline immunodeficiency virus infection

Blood ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 1104-1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
GH Shelton ◽  
ML Linenberger ◽  
CK Grant ◽  
JL Abkowitz
Keyword(s):  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Leukemia Virus ◽  
Direct Consequence ◽  
Feline Leukemia Virus ◽  
Cell Lineages ◽  
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Aids Related Complex ◽  
Hiv Seropositive

Abstract Studies were done on 53 cats with community-acquired infection with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) to determine if hematologic abnormalities were comparable with those observed in patients seropositive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Nine cats were asymptomatic, 24 had clinical symptoms equivalent to AIDS-related complex (ARC), and 20 had AIDS-like disease. Hematologic abnormalities were detected in 75% (40 of 53) of FIV-seropositive cats, and multiple concurrent cytopenias were common. Anemia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia occurred in 36%, 53%, 34%, and 8% of FIV- seropositive cats, respectively. Cytopenias were seen only in symptomatic (ARC or AIDS) cats. The occurrence of cytopenias and the distribution of clinical stages were similar in cats with concurrent feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection and those with FIV alone, suggesting that these abnormalities were a direct consequence of FIV infection. In addition, abnormalities were noted in 72% of marrows from symptomatic cats and included hyperplasia of individual cell lineages and dysmorphic features. Our results demonstrate that the hematologic manifestations of FIV infection are strikingly similar to those reported in HIV-seropositive patients. Thus, FIV infection in cats is an excellent animal model to study the pathogenesis of blood and marrow abnormalities in AIDS, as well as to evaluate the hematologic toxicities of drug therapies.

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