Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

Overview and Facts
Symptoms and Types
Diagnosis and Tests
Treatment and Care

Types
Outlook

Symptoms and Types

Types

Types of Feline Leukemia Virus

There are three types of feline leukemia viruses (FeLV), and all of these viruses are a type of retrovirus. How an infected cat is affected by the virus depends on what type of strains the cat is carrying. The three types of feline leukemia viruses are FeLV-A, FeLV-B, and FeLV-C.

Outlook

Feline Leukemia Virus is a Serious Problem

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) can cause many different diseases in domestic cats - from an immuno-suppressive syndrome to cancer. While many cats are able to resist the infection or show minimal side effects, about one-third of infected cats become sick and die.