Feline leukemia virus vaccine: New developments
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Feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus.
Ophthalmic manifestations of FeLV or FIV infection can occur in all ocular tissues and may be manifestations of direct viral effects or secondary to viral-related malignant transformation. Additionally, the manifestations of common feline ophthalmic pathogens may be more severe and poorly responsive to therapy because of the immunosuppressive effects of FeLV or FIV infection. Prompt diagnosis o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Veterinary Microbiology
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0378-1135
DOI: 10.1016/0378-1135(88)90071-5