Feline immunodeficiency virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Cats
Reduced lifespan
gptkbp:associated_with Chronic infections
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive behavior
Territorial disputes
Social stress
gptkbp:can_lead_to Secondary infections
gptkbp:cause Feline immunodeficiency disease
gptkbp:common_name FIV
gptkbp:community_health gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:death Varies by case
gptkbp:diagnosis gptkb:Western_blot
PCR
Blood test
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1986
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:family gptkb:Retroviridae
gptkbp:first_identified_by Niels C. Pedersen
gptkbp:genus Lentivirus
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:grooming_needs Can vary
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Feline immunodeficiency virus
gptkbp:incubation_period Several years
gptkbp:is_common_in Male cats
Unneutered cats
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:ELISA
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:life_cycle Lytic cycle
gptkbp:prevalence Higher in feral populations
Lower in indoor cats
gptkbp:prevention Vaccination
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:HIV
gptkbp:research_focus Vaccine development
Treatment efficacy
Transmission prevention
gptkbp:risk_factor Outdoor access
gptkbp:symptoms gptkb:Fever
gptkb:anemia
Weight loss
Gingivitis
Lethargy
Immune deficiency
gptkbp:transmission Bite wounds
gptkbp:treatment Disease management
Supportive care
Nutritional support
Variable prognosis
Antiviral drugs
Cost of care
Quality of life improvement
Chronic nature
Immune modulators
Owner compliance
gptkbp:vector Fleas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4