Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome FIS
Synonyms:
Feline
Immunodeficiency Syndrome FIS
Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome AIDS
Feline
AIDS
Definition
of Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome:
It is
acute infectious disease in cats characterized by long lasting immunity suppression,
anorexia, weight loss, anemia, gingivitis, pyrexia, diarrhea, rhinitis,
dermatitis neurological signs and abortions.
Causes of Feline
Immunodeficiency Syndrome:
FIS virus
belongs to retrovirus which is lentivirus causative agent of human AIDS.
Signs of Feline
Immunodeficiency Syndrome:
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Signs of disease are chronic and may last for 2 years.
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Diarrhea : Persistent and do not respond to treatment ,
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Gingivitis and Stomatitis.
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Lymphadenopathy causing decrease in immunity system.
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Fever.
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Wasting and anemia .
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Dermatitis.
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Increased Secondary infections due to low immunity.
Diagnosis of
Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome:
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From clinical signs “ anemia , diarrhea, fever , decrease
weight and increase rate of secondary infections “
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ELISA test can be used to detect FIS antibodies in specimen
of the infected cats.
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Virus isolation and antigen detection can be used.
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Serological tests.
Treatment
of Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome:
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No specific treatment is generally used to treat FIS
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Supportive treatment as tonics and electrolytes may be used
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Wide spectrum antibiotics and anti mycotic may be used to
decrease secondary infections ,
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Immune supportive drugs should be used .
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ROFERON “Human recombinant alpha interferon “Diluted in
saline and given by mouth “ orally “ at dose 30 units/day for 7 days .
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Nutritional supplements to help in compensating anemia and
anorexia .
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Gingivitis and Stomatitis are refractory to the treatment.
Prevention
and Control of Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome:
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Avoid contact with infected animals
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Test newly introduced cats for FIS before pitting them with
your cats.
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Hygienic measures.
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