Lecture 19 Flashcards

1
Q

Feline Panleukopenia is also known as…

A

Feline Distemper, Feline Viral Enteritis, or Feline Parvovirus

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2
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Feline Panleukopenia means…

A

A decrease of all white blood cells

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3
Q

True or false: Feline Panleukopenia is extremely stable in the environment and can survive for months to yrs. at room temp.

A

True

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4
Q

Most cats infected with Feline Panleukopenia are…

A

Kittens and cats younger than 2 years

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5
Q

What is the vaccine schedule for Feline Panleukopenia?

A

8, 12, and 16 weeks. The las one at 16 weeks is important for immune response

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6
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How is Feline Panleukopenia transmitted?

A

Direct contact with an infect cat or their secretions

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7
Q

Feline Panleukopenia is most commonly shed in the…

A

Feces or contaminated environment

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8
Q

What is the incubation period for Feline Panleukopenia?

A

4-5 days average (normal is 2-7 days)

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9
Q

Feline Panleukopenia like to replicate here

A

The GI tract

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10
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Pathogenesis of Feline Panleukopenia

A

The virus first replicates in the tonsils and distributes to rapidly dividing cells and causes acute cytolysis

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11
Q

True or false: the virus can also cross the placenta and infect the fetuses of unvaccinated or exposed queens

A

True

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12
Q

In pre-natal and early neonates, the virus can cause…

A

Cerebellar hypoplasia

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13
Q

Cerebellar hypoplasia can cause…

A

Intention tremors, ataxia, and lack of control of the head

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14
Q

Older cats infected with Panleukopenia have episodes of severe ____ and ____ followed by rapid death

A

Vomiting and diarrhea

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15
Q

Feline Panleukopenia multiples in…

A

Rapidly dividing cells of neonatal brains, BM, and lymphoid tissue

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16
Q

Feline Panleukopenia predisposes them to…

A

Infections and sepsis

17
Q

This test can be used extra- label to test for Feline Panleukopenia

A

Canine Parvo Ag SNAP kit

18
Q

True or false: If the cat had a vaccine 2 weeks before being tested for Feline Panleukopenia, you will get a false +

A

True

19
Q

Clinical signs of Feline Panleukopenia

A

Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, anorexia, nasal discharge, cerebellar hypoplasia, and abortions or stillbirths

20
Q

True or false: most cases of Feline Panleukopenia are acute and last 1 wk

A

True

21
Q

What percentage of cats will no be immunized against panleukopenia if the 3rd vaccine is missed?

A

60-80%