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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is an RNA virus in the subfamily Oncovirinae belonging to the Retroviridae family. The virus comprises 5' and 3' LTRs and three genes: Gag (structural), Pol (enzymes) and Env (envelope and transmembrane); the total genome is about 9,600 base pairs .
This diagram illustrates the potential outcomes following a cat's exposure to the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), detailing the different infection pathways and the presence of antibodies. FeLV Exposure: The process begins with a cat being exposed to FeLV through shared bowls, grooming, bites, or other close contact with an infected cat. Week 1:
While the causes of cancer in cats are unknown, feline leukemia virus is suspected to be a prime contributor. [2] Other factors suspected to increase rates of feline cancer include toxins from the environment, passive smoking, excessive grooming, or licking parts of the body that have been in contact with an environmental toxin. [2]
Feline disease refers to infections or illnesses that affect cats. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. They may cause symptoms, sickness or the death of the animal. Some diseases are symptomatic in one cat but asymptomatic in others.
Feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1), a viral cause of feline viral rhinotracheitis, a respiratory infection of cats. Feline calicivirus (FCV), a common viral cause of respiratory infection in cats. Feline parvovirus, which causes feline panleukopenia (FPV), more commonly known as feline distemper. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus.
Central nervous system involvement can cause seizures or paralysis. Eye involvement, seen in 20 to 25 percent of cases, [12] can lead to glaucoma, uveitis, bleeding within the eye, retinal detachment, and blindness. Lymphoma in the bone marrow causes anemia, low platelet count, and low white blood cell count.
A vaccine-associated sarcoma (VAS) or feline injection-site sarcoma (FISS) is a type of malignant tumor found in cats (and, often, dogs and ferrets) which has been linked to certain vaccines. VAS has become a concern for veterinarians and cat owners alike and has resulted in changes in recommended vaccine protocols.
Lentivirus is a genus of retroviruses that cause chronic and deadly diseases characterized by long incubation periods, in humans and other mammalian species. [2] The genus includes the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS.