There are 2 viruses that impact the feline immune system. First we need
to know which one you mean.
FIV = Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FeLV = Feline Leukemia Virus
Here is a quote about both from the Cornell website:
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.
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.
Marsha
On 1/1/2015 3:28 PM, barbe berbes wrote:
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.
Barbe Freppon
berbe...@gmail.com <mailto:berbe...@gmail.com>
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