the feline immunodeficiency virus (fiv) is a lentivirus initially isolated from a cat of a cattery in the u.s.a (1986). the virus is similar in it's characters to human immunodeficieny virus (hiv) fiv exists endemically between domestic cats and has been recogniced in many countries. however, the incidence and prevalence status of f1v have not been reported yet in iran. on the basis of pre...

Feline retrovirus infections have been extensively studied for more than 30 years as an animal model for the persistent infections and pathogenesis caused by retroviruses in general. Two retroviruses, feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), have been recognized as causative agents of a variety of diseases including proliferative and degenerative diseases. Recent st...

Equine infectious anaemia (EIA) is a persistent viral infection of equids. The causative agent, EIA virus (EIAV) is a lentivirus in the family Retroviridae, subfamily Orthoretrovirinae. Other members of the genus Lentivirus include: bovine immunodeficiency virus; caprine arthritis encephalitis virus; feline immunodeficiency virus; human immunodeficiency virus 1; human immunodeficiency virus 2; ...

At least two retroviruses, endogenous feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and RD-114 virus, are assumed to be integrated in the genome of domestic cats (1). Several feline cell lines have been shown to produce RD-114-related viruses (2). In Japan, feline cell lines are widely used to produce vaccines for dogs, particularly against canine parvovirus. The level of infectious RD-114 virus found in canine...

Transmission of pathogens from domestic animals to wildlife populations (spill-over) has precipitated local wildlife extinctions in multiple geographic locations. Identifying such events before they cause population declines requires differentiating spillover from endemic disease, a challenge complicated by a lack of baseline data from wildlife populations that are isolated from domestic animal...

The health of a cat is an aspect and major concern for someone who maintains it. Cats can be exposed to many diseases, one which Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Virus, also known as feline aids, disease that attacks the cat's immune system. This virus causes decrease in system so cats become vulnerable susceptible disease. difficult detect because symptoms are almost invisible. study aims explor...