Sentences with phrase «acquire feline immunodeficiency»

Male cats are almost twice as likely to acquire feline immunodeficiency virus, reflecting their propensity to roam as well as quarrel with other cats.

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For example, cats infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are three times more likely to acquire ringworm than uninfected cats.

Human health concerns Although FIV is similar to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a feline disease that is similar to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) in humans, it is a highly species - specific virus that infects only felines.

* We recommend testing all newly acquired cats and kittens for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus *

Statistics show that feral cats are no more likely than house cats who spend time outdoors to have acquired feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).