What is the scientific name of the organism that causes Feline Leukemia?

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What is the scientific name of the organism that causes Feline Leukemia?
FeLV is caused by the Feline Leukemia Virus. FIV is a different virus.





Hemobart is NOT the same thing as FeLV.
Reply:Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is the scientific name of the organism.





As a virus it is classified as:





Group: VI (ssRNA-RT)


Family: Retroviridae (Retroviruses)


Genus: Gammaretrovirus


Species: Feline Leukemia Virus
Reply:Feline Leukemia and FIV (Feline Aids) are actually 2 different diseases and neither can be transmitted to humans, only to other cats. Here is a link with information:





http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures...





I don't know of a specific organism that causes this virus. It is transmitted through other cats.
Reply:This is the best I could do





Hemobart (Feline Hemobatonellosis or Feline Infectious Anemia) is caused by a microscopic parasite (Ricksettia or Hemobartonella Telis). This parasite likes red blood cells and attaches to them. The animal's system realizes the red blood cells have been altered and sends them to the spleen to be destroyed causing anemia which further compromises a FeLV+ cat's system. This organism has a tendency to come and go in the bloodstream. Therefore, several blood tests may be necessary to get a confirmed diagnosis.
Reply:It's not actually Leukemia. it's feline AIDS. the FIV virus. Vets call it Leukemia, so owners don't get scared thinking they could contract AIDS from their cats.