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MSH: A species of LENTIVIRUS, subgenus feline lentiviruses (LENTIVIRUSES, FELINE) isolated from cats with a chronic wasting syndrome, presumed to be immune deficiency. There are 3 strains: Petaluma (FIP-P), Oma (FIP-O) and Puma lentivirus (PLV). There is no antigenic relationship between FIV and HIV, nor does FIV grow in human T-cells.,CSP: lentivirus isolated from domestic cats with immunodeficiency syndrome; causes increased susceptibility of infected cats to secondary infections; used as a HIV infection model.,NCI: A lentivirus causing acquired immunodeficiency in cats. The FIV virus is transmitted in the saliva or blood, commonly through the bite wound from an infected cat. Strictly a feline disease, FIV cannot be transmitted to humans.