Describe bacterial sepsis/septic shock
- Characterized by vascular collapse and multi organ failure
- ”cytokine storm”
- altered organ perfusion
- C/S: fever, tachypnea, hypothermia
What are the primary bacteria involved in sepsis/septic shock?
Gram negative: Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas
Gram positive: Staph and Strep spp.
What are the pertinent diagnostic tests for hemolymphatic disease?
- CBC (plus blood smear)
- Serology (IFA, ELISA)
- Cultures (blood, tissue aspirates)
- +/ rads, chem, UA
What are the primary viral agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in dogs?
What are the primary viral agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in cats?
What are 2 more viral agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in cats?
What are the primary bacterial agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in dogs?
What are 3 more bacterial agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in dogs?
What are the primary bacterial agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in cats?
What diseases cause decreased production of neutrophils in cats?
What diseases cause decreased production of neutrophils in dogs?
