How much do you know about Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)?

• Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus found in domestic cats worldwide.
• FeLV can cause various illnesses, including neoplasia, bone marrow suppression, and immunodeficiency.
• FeLV RNA is reverse-transcribed into DNA and inserted randomly into the host genome.
• The virus encodes for major proteins gag, pol, and env, with p27 being used for diagnostic tests and gp70 inducing immunity.
• 1% of healthy cats and up to 15% of high-risk and sick cats are infected with FeLV worldwide.
• Risk factors for infection include illness, male gender, adulthood, outdoor access, and large-scale cat hoarding.
• Indoor lifestyle and neutering are associated with low infection rates.
• Certain diseases have a high prevalence of progressive FeLV infection, such as lymphoma, cutaneous abscesses and bite wounds, and oral inflammation.
• Prevalence has been decreasing due to FeLV vaccines and test and removal/separation programs.
• FeLV is a serious health concern for domestic cats.

Test your knowledge on feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus that can cause various illnesses in domestic cats worldwide. This quiz covers topics such as the virus's transmission, prevalence, associated diseases, and prevention measures such as vaccines and test and removal/separation programs. Learn about the risk factors for infection and the importance of indoor lifestyle and neutering in reducing FeLV infection rates. This quiz is a must for any cat owner or veterinary professional who wants to better understand this serious health concern