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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus, a virus in which genetic information is contained in RNA instead of DNA. All retroviruses, including feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), produce an enzyme called reverse transcriptase. Reverse transcriptase permits them to insert copies of their own genetic material into that of the cells they have infected. Although often mistaken as being the same virus, FeLV and FIV differ in many ways. ...
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| feline leukemia v. |
a retrovirus found in domestic cats, which can cause any of various types of contagious leukemias and lymphomas and other conditions such as anemia, glomerulonephritis, spontaneous abortion, and immunosuppression. See also feline leukemia, under leukemia.
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| feline leukemia |
Abbreviated FeLV is a virus that suppresses the cats?immune system, leaving it unable to fight off other infections such as pneumonia. Any cat that is in continuous poor health or that often becomes sick with infections or fever may have feline leukemia. Veterinarians can do a simply blood test to find out if your cat is infected with FeLV. A feline leukemia vaccination is available and is an important part of preventive health programs. - - The Pet Center*
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