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Feline Leukemia Virus Frequently Spills Over from Domestic Cats to North American Pumas
14 Nov 2022
Abstract excerpt
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that primarily affects domestic cats. Close interactions with domestic cats, including predation, can lead to the interspecific transmission of the virus to pumas, bobcats, or other feline species. Some infected individuals develop progressive infections, which are associated with clinical signs of disease and can result in mortality. Therefore, outbreaks of FeLV in...
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