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FeLV:

A) is like the hiv virus in humans
B) affects the lymph system
C) has a high mortality rate
D) can be cured with the FeLV vaccine

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FeLV is like HIV virus in humans.

Explanation:

FeLV or Feline leukemia is called retrovirus causing infection in the cats. This virus can be transmitted by the saliva or the nasal secretions of the infected cats. This virus has four categories like A,B C and T. During early stage cat has 30 to 40 percent immunity to fight against the virus.

FeLV can cause the tumors or lymphoma, anemia syndrome leading to the secondary infectious diseases which may be lethal for the cat. The last stage of this disease is loss of appetite, weight loss, enlargement of the lymph node and the poor condition of the cat.

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