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Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by the presence of a transient fever and neutropenia?
Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by the presence of a transient fever and neutropenia?
- Chronic stage
- Asymptomatic stage
- Terminal stage
- Subacute stage (correct)
What happens to the viral load during the asymptomatic stage of FIV infection?
What happens to the viral load during the asymptomatic stage of FIV infection?
- It remains constant
- It fluctuates
- It decreases (correct)
- It increases
Which cells are consistently affected in the late stages of FIV infection?
Which cells are consistently affected in the late stages of FIV infection?
- B cells
- CD8+ lymphocytes
- CD4+ lymphocytes (correct)
- Neutrophils
What is the main reason for the chronic state of FIV infection?
What is the main reason for the chronic state of FIV infection?
Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by severe immunosuppression and the development of secondary infections?
Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by severe immunosuppression and the development of secondary infections?
What type of diagnostic test can be used to detect FIV in cats?
What type of diagnostic test can be used to detect FIV in cats?
Is there a licensed FIV vaccine in the UK?
Is there a licensed FIV vaccine in the UK?
What is the main purpose of supportive care in FIV-infected cats?
What is the main purpose of supportive care in FIV-infected cats?
Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by weight loss, pyrexia, and neurological disease?
Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by weight loss, pyrexia, and neurological disease?
What is the main effect of mutations within the FIV virus?
What is the main effect of mutations within the FIV virus?
Which of the following is true about FIV incidence in feral cats?
Which of the following is true about FIV incidence in feral cats?
What is the average FIV incidence in Italy?
What is the average FIV incidence in Italy?
Which group of cats has an increased risk for fighting behavior?
Which group of cats has an increased risk for fighting behavior?
How does FIV enter the host cell?
How does FIV enter the host cell?
What is the role of reverse transcriptase in FIV replication?
What is the role of reverse transcriptase in FIV replication?
Which cells does FIV preferentially infect?
Which cells does FIV preferentially infect?
What is the cytopathic effect of FIV on CD4+ cells?
What is the cytopathic effect of FIV on CD4+ cells?
Why does FIV attack CD4+ cells over CD8+ cells?
Why does FIV attack CD4+ cells over CD8+ cells?
What is the binding site for FIV known as?
What is the binding site for FIV known as?
Why is the development of antiviral challenging for FIV?
Why is the development of antiviral challenging for FIV?
What could be the clinical signs seen in cats with FIV infection?
What could be the clinical signs seen in cats with FIV infection?
What is the main treatment for FIV-infected cats?
What is the main treatment for FIV-infected cats?
What type of diagnostic test can be used to detect FIV in cats?
What type of diagnostic test can be used to detect FIV in cats?
Is there a licensed FIV vaccine in the UK?
Is there a licensed FIV vaccine in the UK?
What is the main effect of mutations within the FIV virus?
What is the main effect of mutations within the FIV virus?
Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by severe immunosuppression and the development of diseases caused by secondary infection, neoplasia, and neurological disorders?
Which stage of FIV infection is characterized by severe immunosuppression and the development of diseases caused by secondary infection, neoplasia, and neurological disorders?
What happens to the CD4 and CD8 ratio in the late stages of FIV infection?
What happens to the CD4 and CD8 ratio in the late stages of FIV infection?
What is the role of circulating antibodies in FIV infection?
What is the role of circulating antibodies in FIV infection?
How does FIV enter the host cell and replicate?
How does FIV enter the host cell and replicate?
What is the preferential target of FIV infection and how does it affect the immune system?
What is the preferential target of FIV infection and how does it affect the immune system?
Why is the development of antiviral drugs challenging for FIV?
Why is the development of antiviral drugs challenging for FIV?
What is the role of CD134 in FIV infection?
What is the role of CD134 in FIV infection?
What are the main differences between FIV incidence in feral cats and domestic cats?
What are the main differences between FIV incidence in feral cats and domestic cats?
What is the cytopathic effect of FIV on CD4+ cells?
What is the cytopathic effect of FIV on CD4+ cells?
What is the main purpose of supportive care in FIV-infected cats?
What is the main purpose of supportive care in FIV-infected cats?
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