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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
General information on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionFeline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (FIV) is a retrovirus related to the human AIDS virus. It is important to note that Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection does not produce disease in humans. The immune system of the cat is attacked and weakened by the virus making the cat more susceptible to other infections and diseases. Symptoms of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionInitially there may be no symptoms. As the disease progresses some cats may show signs that can include poor coat condition, fever, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, enlarged lymph nodes, facial twitching, behavioral changes, seizures, glaucoma, cataracts, keratitis and susceptibility to secondary infections such as bacteria, virus, fungi and protozoan infections that are chronic and become worse over time.
Treatments for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus InfectionMany of the secondary infections can be treated with antibacterial and antifungal medications in the initial stages of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. As the disease progress these treatments may become less effective. Immunomodulatory drugs like interferon may ease symptoms. In the thrid stage of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection may require dietary supplementation and blood transfusions Personal Experience If you have personal pet experience with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection share your information here - Click Here Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - personal experiencesFeline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection experience by - kirsty shepton mallet united kingdom england My cat died two weeks ago he had hiv virus he suffered from he died a few weeks after that and it has not been the same since that but i keep thinking about him all the time here he is the first cat who lived with me with was heathly he will be sadly missed be me and my familt though. -------- View all personal experiences on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection If you want to share information on a different disease, select a disease from A to Z - Click Here - Diseases A to Z Remember, this information is for reference only. Always contact your vet or pet profesional for advice.
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