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ANIMAL INF.DISEASES 2-part 3 > 3. CATS: Calicivirus infection (FCV) (CALICIVIRUS) > Flashcards

3. CATS: Calicivirus infection (FCV) (CALICIVIRUS) Flashcards

KISSANUHA

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disease

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-contagious disease of cats

-feline calicivirus infection

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caused by

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calicivirus

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characterized by

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upper respiratory signs, oral ulceration and less commonly arthritis

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agent

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-feline calicivirus FCV

> RNA virus

> multiple serotypes

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stable and resistant

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to many disinfectants , except BLEACH

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HR

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domestic cats and some exotic feline species

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where

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worldwide distribution

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affects

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all ages

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highest susceptibility in

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kittens

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adults are more likely to experience

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virulent systemic form of infection

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risk factors

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-multiple-cat environments

-crowding

-stress

-poor husbandary

-co-infection with other respiratory pathogens worsen dz

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mortality

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30%

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transmission: excretion

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-oral secretions
-nasal discharge
-tears
-urine
-feces

> excretion up to year after infection

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ways of transmission

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direct contact

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transmission: route

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-alimentary (ingestion)

-respiratory

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NB! recovered cats remain

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-LIFELONG CARRIERS

> virus shed continously

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CS: IP

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1-3 days

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CS: PNEUMOTROPIC FORM

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-conjunctivitis : diffuse, bilateral

-epiphora, blepharospasm

-chemosis; may be dramatic ; enters globe may become hidden behind swollen conjunctiva

-oculonasal discharge (serous or purulent)
-fever

-vesicles or erosions on tongue, palate, nasal plank

-dehydration

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CS: VIRULENT SYSTEMIC FORM

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-fever

-facial and limb edema that may progress to necrosis

-upper respiratory signs

-icterus with pancreatitis

-dyspnea

-epistaxis and / or hematochezia

-ulceration in mouth, face, muzzle, pinna and extremities

-pneumonia

-pericarditis

-death

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CS: RHEUMATIC FORM

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-fever often more than 40 degrees

-joint swelling

-pain

-myalgia

-oral ulcers are possible

-may eat well but is reluctant to walk

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DDx

A

-feline herpesvirus 1

-chlamydiosis

-mycoplasmosis

-bordetellosis

-corneal injury/trauma

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diagnosis: material

A

BLOOD

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diagnosis: in the lab

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-viral culture

-viral identification
>in cases of virulent systemic calicivirus infection

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Tx

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-pain control

-supportive care
>IV fluids, syringe feeding

-treat secondary bacterial infections (ABs)

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prevention

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-proper husbandary: prevent transmission

-vaccination
>1st at 8-10 weeks
>2nd after 12 weeks
>3rd at one year
>every three years afterward

ANIMAL INF.DISEASES 2-part 3 (20 decks)

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