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Virusi hatari aina ya FIV, vinavyofanana na virusi vya Ukimwi vimegunduliwa kwa paka nchini Kenya.
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Cat tests positive for 'HIV-like' virus in first Kenya case - Lancet
"Veterinary pathologist Dhaval Shah said FIV is in the same family as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus." Photo/ELKANA JACOB
Cat owners have been asked to be careful following the discovery of an "HIV-like" virus in one.
The cat that was tested was found to have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Pathologists Lancet Kenya said on Wednesday.
Veterinary pathologist Dhaval Shah said FIV is in the same family as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
"This is the first case of serologically-confirmed FIV that we in the veterinary community are aware of in Kenya," said Shah.
Serology refers to the scientific study of body fluids including serum.
"The pet cat was subjected to the lab test by its owners after it exhibited gradual loss of weight over a period of time and lack of energy," Shah said in a statement.
The pathologist noted that members of the public should not be quick to get rid of their cats as the virus cannot be transmitted to humans.
"Humans cannot be affected by FIV nor can cats get HIV. This discovery should prompt owners to protect their cats from exposure to the virus by keeping them indoors," he said.
Noting that the virus is common among cats that roam freely, Shah said the virus is spread through bites during fighting.
He said infected cats exhibit symptoms such as fever, weight loss, lymph node enlargement, recurrent bouts of illness, lethargy, loss of appetite and diarrhoea.
"They also tend to have higher rates of cancers and blood diseases," he added.
Source: KBC TV | Kenya's Watching
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Cat tests positive for 'HIV-like' virus in first Kenya case - Lancet
"Veterinary pathologist Dhaval Shah said FIV is in the same family as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus." Photo/ELKANA JACOB
Cat owners have been asked to be careful following the discovery of an "HIV-like" virus in one.
The cat that was tested was found to have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Pathologists Lancet Kenya said on Wednesday.
Veterinary pathologist Dhaval Shah said FIV is in the same family as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
"This is the first case of serologically-confirmed FIV that we in the veterinary community are aware of in Kenya," said Shah.
Serology refers to the scientific study of body fluids including serum.
"The pet cat was subjected to the lab test by its owners after it exhibited gradual loss of weight over a period of time and lack of energy," Shah said in a statement.
The pathologist noted that members of the public should not be quick to get rid of their cats as the virus cannot be transmitted to humans.
"Humans cannot be affected by FIV nor can cats get HIV. This discovery should prompt owners to protect their cats from exposure to the virus by keeping them indoors," he said.
Noting that the virus is common among cats that roam freely, Shah said the virus is spread through bites during fighting.
He said infected cats exhibit symptoms such as fever, weight loss, lymph node enlargement, recurrent bouts of illness, lethargy, loss of appetite and diarrhoea.
"They also tend to have higher rates of cancers and blood diseases," he added.
Source: KBC TV | Kenya's Watching
