Hartmann K
I. Medizinische Tierklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany.
Vet J. 1998 Mar;155(2):123-37. doi: 10.1016/s1090-0233(98)80008-7.
In 1987, Pedersen et al. (1987) reported the isolation of a T-lymphotropic virus possessing the characteristics of a lentivirus from pet cats in Davis, California. From the first report onwards, it was evident that in causing an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in cats, the virus was of substantial veterinary importance. It shares many physical and biochemical properties with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and was therefore named feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). This article reviews recent knowledge of the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options of FIV infection.
1987年，佩德森等人（1987年）报告称，从加利福尼亚州戴维斯市的宠物猫身上分离出一种具有慢病毒特征的嗜T淋巴细胞病毒。从首次报告起，很明显这种病毒在引发猫的获得性免疫缺陷综合征方面具有重大的兽医意义。它与人类免疫缺陷病毒（HIV）具有许多物理和生化特性，因此被命名为猫免疫缺陷病毒（FIV）。本文综述了有关FIV感染的病因、流行病学、发病机制、临床症状、诊断、预防和治疗选择的最新知识。
