Feline infectious anemia

Feline infectious anemia (FIA) is an infectious disease found in felines, causing anemia and other symptoms. The disease is caused by a variety of infectious agents, most commonly Mycoplasma haemofelis (which used to be called Haemobartonella). Haemobartonella and Eperythrozoon species were reclassified as mycoplasmas. Coinfection often occurs with other infectious agents, including: feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), Ehrlichia species, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Prevalence of Infectious Agents and Anti-Erythrocyte Antibodies in Cats with Anemia ACVIM 2009. K. L. Dowers; A. G. Miller; C. B. Webb; R. F. Keegan; A. C. Avery; P. K. Kiser; M. R. Lappin, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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