What are the similarities and differences between feline immunodeficiency virus and human AIDS?

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) share several similarities and differences:

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) share several similarities and differences:

Similarities:

  1. Virus Family: Both FIV and HIV belong to the retrovirus family, specifically the lentivirus genus](https://www.bioguardlabs.com/2020/03/30/an-important-feline-pathogen-feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv/).
  2. Immune System Impact: They target immune cells, particularly T-cells, leading to weakened immunity and vulnerability to opportunistic infections.
  3. Dormancy: Both viruses can remain dormant for extended periods before causing severe symptoms.
  4. Transmission: Both can be transmitted from mother to offspring, though the methods differ.

Differences:

  1. Species Specificity: FIV affects only cats, while HIV affects only humans.
  2. Transmission Methods: FIV is primarily spread through bite wounds during cat fights, whereas HIV is transmitted through sexual contact, blood transfusions, and shared needles.
  3. Disease Progression: The average time for FIV to show clinical signs in cats is about 7 years, while HIV progression to AIDS in humans varies widely.

Both viruses provide valuable insights for research, but they are species-specific and cannot cross-infect.

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