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What is the survival rate for FIV-infected cats compared to uninfected cats at 6 years?
What is the survival rate for FIV-infected cats compared to uninfected cats at 6 years?
- 90%
- 65% (correct)
- 50%
- 75%
What is the most effective way to prevent FIV infection in cats?
What is the most effective way to prevent FIV infection in cats?
- Regular vaccination
- Confining uninfected and infected cats (correct)
- Keeping cats indoors
- Feeding a balanced diet
What is the potential effect of FIV infection on morbidity in cats?
What is the potential effect of FIV infection on morbidity in cats?
- It has no effect on morbidity
- It has a minimal effect on morbidity
- It has a potentially underestimated effect on morbidity due to immune dysfunction (correct)
- It has a significant effect on morbidity due to immune dysfunction
What is the name of the controversial commercial inactivated infected-cell vaccine for FIV?
What is the name of the controversial commercial inactivated infected-cell vaccine for FIV?
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How often should FIV-infected cats have veterinary check-ups?
How often should FIV-infected cats have veterinary check-ups?
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What is the recommended type of vaccine for FIV-infected cats?
What is the recommended type of vaccine for FIV-infected cats?
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What should be emphasized to owners of FIV-infected cats for their overall health?
What should be emphasized to owners of FIV-infected cats for their overall health?
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Study Notes
- Controlled studies show comparable survival time between FIV-infected and uninfected cats.
- Survival rate for FIV-infected cats is 65% at 6 years compared to 90% for uninfected cats.
- FIV-infected cats have a potentially underestimated effect on morbidity due to immune dysfunction.
- Confining uninfected and infected cats is the most effective way to prevent FIV infection.
- A commercial inactivated infected-cell vaccine, Fel-O-Vax FIV, is available but controversial due to efficacy and serological testing concerns.
- FIV-infected cats should be prevented from contacting uninfected cats.
- Veterinary check-ups every 6 months are recommended for FIV-infected cats.
- Limited evidence exists for vaccination of FIV-infected cats against FHV-1, FCV, and FPV.
- Killed products should be selected over modified-live vaccines for FIV-infected cats.
- Control of parasites, dental prophylaxis, and a balanced diet should be emphasized to owners.
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