Canine Parainfluenza Virus

Question 1

A highly contagious that cause respiratory disease and is one of the most common pathogens of infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough.

Answer 1

Canine parainfluenza virus

Question 2

Canine parainfluenza virus is also known as:

Answer 2

Canine influenza virus
Greyhound disease
Race flu

Question 3

CPIV I excreted from the respiratory tract of infected animals for up to _ after infection?

Answer 3

2 weeks

Question 4

CPIV is transmitted through the

Answer 4

Air(aerosol)
Fomites

Question 5

CPIV replicates in the?

Answer 5

Nasal mucosa
Pharynx
Trachea
Bronchi

Question 6

The incubation period for CPIV is?

Answer 6

3 to 10 days

Question 7

CPIV viral shedding usually occurs

Answer 7

6-8 days

Question 8

Clinical signs of CPIV:

Answer 8

Persistent cough
Fever
Nasal discharge
Sneezing
Eye inflammation
Lethargy
Loss of appetite

Question 9

CPIV Treatment?

Answer 9

Antibiotics
- cephalosporins
- quinolones
- chloramphenicol
- tetracycline

Question 10

CPIV vaccination is considered noncore and is advised to be started in puppies between?

Answer 10

6 and 8 weeks of age

Question 11

If a parenteral vaccine is used, it should be given every

Answer 11

2 to 4 weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks old