Figure 3.

A significant proportion (40–55%) of FIV-infected cats are FcaGHV1 DNAemic.^5,11,13 Big Kev, an adult male entire domestic shorthair rescued from a shelter in Sydney, Australia was found to be coinfected with FIV and FcaGHV1. After neutering and rehoming he remained disease-free for 3.5 years. Sadly, he went on to develop high grade B cell lymphoma presenting as a large transmural jejunal mass with splenic, renal and lymph node (cervical, thoracic, mesenteric) involvement. While lymphoma is a common presentation in cats, the cause of most lymphomas is unknown. The role of FcaGHV1 as a potential copathogen in FIV infection requires further investigation. Courtesy of Dr Jelena Vukcevic