Kann, R.KC., Seddon, J.M., Meers, J., and Zwijnenberg, R.J.G. (2007) Feline immunodeficiency virus subtypes in domestic cats in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 55 (6). pp. 358-360.

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[Extract] Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), a lentivirus of the Retroviridae family, is common among domestic cats worldwide. FIV infection is characterised by a gradual depletion of CD4+ lymphocytes, which ultimately results in immunosuppression (Pedersen et al Citation1989; Bendinelli et al Citation1995). Following a prolonged asymptomatic period, some infected cats succumb to secondary or opportunistic infections, severe weight loss, and sometimes neurological signs and neoplasia (Pedersen et al Citation1989; Ishida and Tomoda Citation1990; Bendinelli et al Citation1995).

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