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Feline Immunodeficiency (FIV) Antibody Test
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a virus specific to the cat family.
It is similar to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus, the cause of AIDS in people) in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure.
FIV was first recognized in the mid-1980s and has been found in cats worldwide. Although widespread, it is not a common infection in cats.
Only 1-5% of cats show evidence of exposure to the virus. There are different strains of FIV, and some seem more harmful than others.
Common clinical signs of FIV infection include:
• Gingivitis/stomatitis (inflammation of the gums and mouth)
• Weight loss
• Poor appetite
• Fever, especially fever of unknown origin
• Inflammation of the membrane around the eyes (chronic conjunctivitis)
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Vomiting and diarrhea
Most of these signs are non-specific and many diseases can have a similar clinical picture. Any cat with persistent or recurrent illness or clinical signs should be tested for FIV, regardless of lifestyle.
Application :
JCMED Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Rapid Test Kit strip is a lateral flow strip test for the qualitative detection of Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Rapid Test Kit in plasma/serum, eye and conjunctival serections, nasal fluid, saliva, and urine.
Storage conditions :
Room temperature Expiration Date: 24 months after manufacturing date.
