Dawson, Susan, Squires, Richard, Kennedy, Melissa, Hosie, Margaret J., and Willett, Brian J. (2008) Feline immunodeficiency virus. In: UNSPECIFIED, (ed.) Vetstream FELIS. Vetstream, UK, pp. 1-3.

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Abstract

TAXONOMY

Family: Retroviridae.

Group: Lentivirus.

ETYMOLOGY:

Lenti - from Latin lenti meaning slow because of slow pathogenic process, ie long incubation period from infection to exhibition of clinical signs.

SIGNIFICANCE:

In cats: Eventually causes immunodeficiency.

In humans: Not zoonotic.

Item ID:	18758
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Reference)
ISSN:	1757-8264
Additional Information:	This is a Vetstream FELIS peer reviewed journal article that was first published online in November 2008. It is updated quarterly.
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2011 00:29
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