Felv And Fiv
Shelters often perform FeLV/FIV tests to determine if these retroviruses are present within the cats in their care. Dr. Stephanie Janeczko discusses indications and proper technique for test performance as well as interpretation of results and implications for cats who test positive.
Presenter: Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP, CAWA
Date: July 14, 2013
Venue: ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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The major mode of FIV transmission is:
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From a bite wound from an infected cat.
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From ingestion of infected fecal material or from items contaminated with it.
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From inhalation of spores in the air.
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From ingestion of infected urine or from items contaminated with it.
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From sexual contact with an infected cat.
Correct Answer
A. From a bite wound from an infected cat. -
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) can be transmitted to humans.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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What is the clinical course of FIV infection?
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The cat remains asymptomatic and has a normal or moderately decreased lifespan.
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The cat shows progressive dysfunction of the immune system characterized by chronic inflammatory conditions.
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The cat remains asymptomatic and has a normal or moderately decreased lifespan or shows progressive dysfunction of the immune system characterized by chronic inflammatory conditions.
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The cat shows progressive organ dysfunction followed by death.
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The cat experiences chronic inflammation of the reproductive system.
Correct Answer
C. The cat remains asymptomatic and has a normal or moderately decreased lifespan or shows progressive dysfunction of the immune system characterized by chronic inflammatory conditions. -
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The most commonly reported clinical signs of FIV infection are:
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Weight gain, fever, oral infections (stomatitis) and dehydration.
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Weight loss, hypothermia, oral infections (stomatitis) and dehydration.
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Weight loss, fever, ear infections (otitis) and dehydration
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Weight loss, fever, oral infections (stomatitis) and dehydration.
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Weight loss, fever, oral infections (stomatitis) and edema.
Correct Answer
D. Weight loss, fever, oral infections (stomatitis) and dehydration. -
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Which statement about the interpretation of FIV test results is correct?
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Negative results are highly reliable, but positive results should be questioned (especially in symptomatic, high-risk cats).
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Negative results are highly reliable, but positive results should be questioned (especially in asymptomatic, low-risk cats).
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Negative results are highly unreliable, and positive results should be questioned (especially in symptomatic, high-risk cats).
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Negative results are highly reliable, and positive results are too (especially in asymptomatic, low-risk cats).
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Negative results are highly unreliable, but positive results do not need to be questioned (especially in asymptomatic, low-risk cats).
Correct Answer
B. Negative results are highly reliable, but positive results should be questioned (especially in asymptomatic, low-risk cats). -
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Which of the following is true about Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)?
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It is an oncornavirus (retrovirus).
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The outcome of infection is different in each cat, depending on immune status, age, pathogenicity of the virus, infection pressure and virus concentration.
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It was first identified in the 1960s, and its prevalence has been decreasing since the mid-1980s.
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Cats are generally more at risk for FeLV if they are male, sick, have outdoor access or are sexually intact.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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The major mode of FeLV transmission is:
- A.
From the saliva of an infected cat (e.g., queens to kittens or close physical contact).
- B.
From ingestion of infected fecal material or from items contaminated with it.
- C.
From inhalation of spores in the air.
- D.
From ingestion of infected urine or from items contaminated with it.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
A. From the saliva of an infected cat (e.g., queens to kittens or close physical contact). -
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What is the clinical course of FeLV infection?
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The cat shows progressive infection and eventually develops FeLV-associated diseases.
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The cat shows regressive infection, reverts to an aviremic state and is unlikely to develop FeLV-associated diseases.
- C.
The cat shows progressive infection and eventually develops FeLV-associated diseases or shows regressive infection, reverts to an aviremic state and is unlikely to develop FeLV-associated diseases.
- D.
The cat shows progressive organ dysfunction followed by death.
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The cat experiences chronic inflammation of the reproductive system.
Correct Answer
C. The cat shows progressive infection and eventually develops FeLV-associated diseases or shows regressive infection, reverts to an aviremic state and is unlikely to develop FeLV-associated diseases. -
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FeLV and FIV testing in a shelter setting is:
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Recommended for all cats and kittens after they are adopted.
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Recommended for symptomatic cats and kittens before going to new homes.
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Recommended for symptomatic cats and kittens after they are adopted.
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Recommended for all cats and kittens before going to new homes, if not sooner.
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Not recommended because of the expense and the low prevalence of these diseases.
Correct Answer
D. Recommended for all cats and kittens before going to new homes, if not sooner. -
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Progression to clinical disease and death is much more consistent in FeLV infection than with FIV infection.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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