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Feline immunodeficiency virus: A brief review

British Veterinary Journal, 1992
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), previously known as feline T-lymphotropic lentivirus (FTLV), was first described by Pedersen et al. (1987) who isolated the virus from cats with a variety of clinical signs suggestive of immunodeficiency. Since then FIV has become one of the most studied feline viruses, not least because of its similarity to human ...
Bennett, M., Smyth, N.R.
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The Use of Recombinant Feline Interferon Omega Therapy as an Immune-Modulator in Cats Naturally Infected with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: New Perspectives

Veterinary Sciences, 2016
Type I interferons (IFNs) are well-known cytokines that, among their main functions, are key components of the host immune response against viral infections.
Rodolfo Oliveira Leal, Solange Gil
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Computed Tomography Findings of Pulmonary Lymphoma in a Dog and Two Cats

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
This study was retrospective case series analysis of CT findings of pulmonary lymphoma in a dog and two cats. Of three pulmonary lymphoma cases, the distinguishing CT feature was a well‐defined lesion with distinct air bronchograms, pulmonary vessels, and homogeneous enhancement. ABSTRACT This case series assessed CT findings of pulmonary lymphoma in a
Toshiyuki Tanaka, Yusuke Wada, Takuya Kusaka, Mizuki Tomihari, Takashi Hasegawa   +4 more
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A Case of Congenital Hypothyroidism in Cats: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Outcomes

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
Congenital hypothyroidism in a 3‐year‐old Persian cat was diagnosed via low total thyroxine levels unresponsive to TSH stimulation, alongside clinical signs of dwarfism and renal failure. Levothyroxine therapy significantly improved renal function and activity within 1 week.
Morteza Ezati Kakalar, Farkhondeh Fahim Dezhban, Amin Zamani, Sina Sabour Razlighi   +3 more
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Prevalence and risk factors of feline leukaemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus in peninsular Malaysia

BMC Veterinary Research, 2012
Background Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are major causes of morbidity and mortality in domestic and wild felids.
Bande Faruku, Arshad Siti, Hassan Latiffah, Zakaria Zunita, Sapian Nurul, Rahman Noor, Alazawy Amer   +6 more
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Investigation of Some Clinicopathologic Alterations in Cats Infected With Mycoplasma haemofelis and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum in Mashhad, Iran: An Observational Cross‐Sectional Study

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
This study detected Mycoplasma haemofelis (34.78%) and Candidatus M. haemominutum (65.21%) in 23% of Iranian cats via PCR. Infection correlated with age, gender and outdoor access (*p < 0.05), causing significant hematologic/biochemical changes. No inter‐species differences in clinical presentation emerged between Mhf and CMhm. ABSTRACT Background Data
Esmaeel Shahtahmasbi, Elham Valavi, Gholam Reza Razmi, Mahdieh Zaeemi   +3 more
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Clinical and computed tomography findings of fatal poxviral vasculitis in a domestic shorthair cat

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract This report describes the clinical presentation, haematological abnormalities and imaging findings of systemic poxvirus infection in a cat that resulted in widespread severe dermal oedema and systemic inflammatory response syndrome. The cat lacked cutaneous lesions before the onset of dermal oedema, but developed crusting skin lesions and a ...
Mica Taylor, Harriet R. Hall, Hannah Wong, Lorraine Peschard, Emanuele Ricci, Katie E. McCallum   +5 more
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First report of a Buchananella hordeovulneris–associated pyothorax in a feline leukaemia virus‐positive cat

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract A 10‐month‐old, neutered, male domestic shorthair cat with outdoor access was presented with a thoracic wound, severe respiratory distress, cachexia, dehydration and pleural effusion. Imaging confirmed bilateral pyothorax. Haematology showed marked neutrophilia with left shift, mild anaemia, thrombocytopenia and lymphocytosis.
Hugo Martínez‐Jarquin, Alma B. Chío‐Hernández, Liliana Rivera‐Ramírez, Germán Valero‐Elizondo, Ylenia Márquez‐Peña, Luary C. Martínez‐Chavarría   +5 more
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The Molecular Biology of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Viruses, 2011
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is widespread in feline populations and causes an AIDS-like illness in domestic cats. It is highly prevalent in several endangered feline species. In domestic cats FIV infection is a valuable small animal model for HIV
Andrew M. L. Lever, Julia C. Kenyon
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Postoperative chylothorax following surgical transection of a left ligamentum arteriosum in a cat with a persistent right aortic arch

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract A 6‐month‐old intact female domestic shorthair cat was presented for surgical correction of a vascular ring anomaly. The main clinical sign on presentation was persistent regurgitation after ingestion of solid food. Computed tomography of the thorax confirmed the diagnosis of a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) with a left ligamentum ...
Adriaan D. Pont, Elizabeth G. Bester, Adriaan M. Kitshoff   +2 more
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