Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: A virus that invades the cat's DNA and uses it to reproduce, causing dysfunction of the immune system. This relatively new viral disease affects the immune systems of cats. Cats that are infected with the virus may have the following clinical signs: gingivitis, anorexia, lethargy, fever, chronic upper respiratory disease, chronic conjunctivitis, and chronic skin infections.











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