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. 2021 Oct 25;8:730874. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.730874

Table 2.

Overview of clinical findings and Western blot results at different time points of the three Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) seropositive for feline immunodeficiency virus: 1st field capture (C1), 2nd field capture (C2), during quarantine (Q), and before euthanasia (E). Empty cells: not detected.

Abnormalitiesa ADIN (Male) NAIA (Female) SENI (Male)
C1 C2 Eb C1 C2 Q E C1 C2 Q E
Date 14.03.13 19.03.16 24.04.16 13.04.16 09.02.17 07.03.17 21.03.17 20.02.16 17.2.17 07.03.17 21.03.17
Body weight (kg) 24.0 23.0 21.9 16.7 17.2 16.7 14.2 18.2 18.7 17.7
Poor body condition + ++ + + ++ + ++
Lymphadenomegaly + ++ ++
Gingiva lesions ++ +++ + (+) (+) + ++
Ocular secretions (+) + (+)
Purulent rhinitis +
Reduced skin turgor + + (+) + (+) + +
Blood smears, anus + ++ + + +
Feces smears, anus + (+)
Hypotrichosis + + ++ + ++ +++
Recent skin wounds + n/a + + + + ++ +
Acquired dental lesionsc + +++ ++ +
Claws split + + n/a + (+) + +++ ++
Pregnancy n/a n/a n/a + n/a n/a n/a n/a
Ectoparasitesd ++ (+) n/a ++ + ++ +
FIV Western blot negative positive positive p24 positive positive p24 Negative positive p24 p24

n/a, not applicable.

a

Graded as minimal (+), mild +, moderate ++, or severe +++.

b

Findings at necropsy for comparison (no clinical examination at this date).

c

New since previous examination.

d

Ticks and/or ear mites (Otodectes cynotis).