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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">There are 2 viruses that impact the
feline immune system. First we need to know which one you mean.<br>
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FIV = Feline Immunodeficiency Virus<br>
FeLV = Feline Leukemia Virus<br>
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Here is a quote about both from the Cornell website:<br>
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color="#000066">Virologists classify feline
immunodeficiency virus (FIV) as a lentivirus (or "slow
virus"). FIV is in the same retrovirus family as feline
leukemia virus (FeLV), but the viruses differ in many ways
including their shape. FIV is elongated, while FeLV is
more circular. The two viruses are also quite different
genetically, and the proteins that compose them are
dissimilar in size and composition. The specific ways in
which they cause disease differ, as well.<br>
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<font color="#000000">HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus,
is also a lentivirus, but different from both FIV &
FeLV, and none can be transmitted between cats and
humans. There also has been little to no success using
human AIDS drugs on cats with FIV/FeLV.<br>
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Marsha<br>
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</span>On 1/1/2015 3:28 PM, barbe berbes wrote:<br>
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<p dir="ltr">I have recently adopted a mommy/son family both
tested positive for feline aids(which is why I adopted them). I
realize theirlifespan is limited and want to give them the best
care & love possible. Love comes easy however I don't know
anything about the disease nor how to treat it, what signs to
look for that may be a red light for immediate vet trip or new
treatment. I am 59 and have plenty of love and time to devote to
my new babies. Please help me with websites, advice and ANY
other information to help my little lovelies. Thank you for
hearing my plea. God bless all who are fortunate enough to share
moments with kitties who if left in shelters would have a lonely
hard short life.<br>
Barbe Freppon <br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:berbes55@gmail.com">berbes55@gmail.com</a></p>
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