Feline Lentivirus: Molecular Analysis and Epidemiology in Southern African Lions
Feline immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus of domestic cats causing significant lifelong infection. Infection has also been detected in nondomestic species, including African lions. It is endemic in certain populations in east and southern Africa. Infection leads to immunologic dysfunction and im...
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Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange
2007
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Online Access: | http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/110 |