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What is the primary method of FeLV transmission?
What is the primary method of FeLV transmission?
- Inhalation of infected respiratory secretions
- Bite wounds from infected cats (correct)
- Sharing food and water bowls
- Contact with infected urine and feces
Which of the following diseases has a high prevalence of progressive FeLV infection?
Which of the following diseases has a high prevalence of progressive FeLV infection?
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Lymphoma (correct)
- Asthma
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for FeLV infection?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for FeLV infection?
- Outdoor access
- Male gender
- Indoor lifestyle (correct)
- Large-scale cat hoarding
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Study Notes
- 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.
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