Can HIV live in animals?

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Created: 2022-06-16 20:36:25

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No.HIV can not be spread to, from, or by cats, dogs, birds, or other pets. Many viruses cause diseases that are like AIDS, such as feline leukemia virus, or FeLV, in cats. These viruses cause illness only in a certain animal and cannot infect other animals or humans.

Can humans pass HIV to dogs?

The answers are no, no and it's very, very unlikely. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) does not infect dogs. Regardless of how a dog is exposed, it will not develop an infection. HIV is also a very fragile virus.

Can a cat give a human HIV?

AIDS: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that there is no evidence that dogs, cats or non-primate animals can contract the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or transmit it to human beings.

What animals are immune to HIV?

Cows have a "remarkable" ability to fight HIV, according to a new study that researchers say could help develop a vaccine for humans. The animals' powerful immune systems rapidly produce special antibodies that neutralise the virus, scientists found.

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