[aristeides]

But a very low percentage of the present cat population comes down with FIP after infection. Of course, that may be because the fatal results of FIP have virtually eliminated the susceptible part of the population.

[vetvetdoug]

That is because vets can test, isolate and put to sleep the animals with severe disease. Veterinarians have developed a competant vaccine to combat the disease in populations and have the experience of fighting the disease for several decades. Lets hope that in twenty years SARS is just a footnote in virology or genetics texts.

[Domestic Church]

"Of course, that may be because the fatal results of FIP have virtually eliminated the susceptible part of the population."

That's exactly what is about to happen with SARS. Those of us genetically at risk will be wiped out.