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Lecture 7: Common Diseases of Shelter Animals Flashcards

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What are some common diseases of shelter dogs

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parvo, distemper, influenza, strep zoo, canine infectious respiratory disease complex

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who typically gets parvo

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puppies <16 weeks old

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what does parvo target

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rapidly diving cells- GI and bone marrow

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what is the mainstay for prevention of parvovirus

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vaccination and protection of susceptible animals

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what is route of transmission for parvo

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Feco-oral

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Does parvo have high or low persistence in environment

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high- very durable

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is infectious dose for parvo high or low

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low

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what is incubation period for parvo

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2-14 days (4-6 most commom)

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does parvo have carrier state

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no

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what are clinical signs for parvo

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inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea with blood, death

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what sign should make you suspicious of parvo in puppies

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QAR, inappetent

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are most respiratory infections in shelter dogs viral or bacterial

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viral

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what is mainstay for prevention of canine infectious respiratory disease complex

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protection of susceptible animals

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what are the viral pathogens in CIRDC

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adenovirus, distemper, influenza, parainfluenza, herpes, coronavirus, pneumovirus

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what are the bacterial pathogens in CIRDC

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bordetella bronchiseptica, strep zoo, mycoplasma

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what is route of transmission for CIRDC

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airborne, direct contact, environmental, fomites

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does CIRDC have low or high persistence in environment

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low

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is infectious dose high or low for CIRDC

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low

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what is incubation period for CIRDC

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2-14 days

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is there a carrier state for CIRDC

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yes

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what are some signs of CIRDC

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coughing, sneezing, ocular and nasal discharge, lethargy, inappetence, fever, crackles and wheezes in lungs

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distemper virus is common in what population of dogs

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unvaccinated

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what is reservoir for canine distemper virus

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wildlife reservoirs

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Canine distemper virus is common at what age

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puppies <20 weeks

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what are mainstays for prevention of canine distemper
vaccination and protection of susceptible animals
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what is route of transmission for canine distemper virus
airborne, environmental, fomites, direct contact (shed in all body secretions)
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how long can canine distemper virus persist in environment
few hours
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is infectious dose low or high for canine distemper virus
low
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what is incubation period for canine distemper virus
1-2 weeks
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is there a carrier state for canine distemper virus
no
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what are the early, later and much later signs of canine distemper virus
early: nasal and ocular discharge, loss of appetite, depression Later: gastrointestinal, upper respiratory Much later: neurologic signs
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what signs should make you suspicious of canine distemper virus
GI signs with current or historical respiratory signs “chewing gum fits”
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What is morbidity and mortality for canine influenza virus
high morbidity, low morality
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what strains of influenza infect dogs
H3N8 and H3N2
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what is route of transmission for canine influenza virus
airborne, direct contact, environmental, fomites
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does canine influenza virus have high or low persistence in environment
low
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is infectious dose for canine influenza virus high or low
low
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what is incubation period for canine influenza virus
2-4 days
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is there a carrier state for canine influenza virus
no but can shed H3N2 for 21 days
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what are the initial and severe signs of canine influenza virus
initial signs: low grade fever, productive or dry honking cough for 10-30 days, nasal discharge, inappetence, lethargy Severe: high fever, death, pneumonia
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what signs would make you suspicious for canine influenza virus
fever with respiratory signs in large number of dogs, coughing for unusual duration
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what is morbidity and mortality for streptococcus zooepidemicus
high morbidity and mortality
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t or f: Strep zoo is zoonotic
true
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what is route of transmission for strep zoo
airborne, environmental, fomites, direct contact
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does strep zoo have high or low persistence in environment
moderate
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what is incubation period for strep zoo
1-3 days
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what are some signs of strep zoo
Sudden onset hemorrhagic pneumonia, nasal discharge, coughing, severe respiratory distress, death with bloody discharge from nose or mouth
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what signs should make you suspicious of strep zoo
sudden onset respiratory distress with bloody nasal and/or oral discharge
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what is mortality for panleukopenia (FPV)
high mortality- 90%
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when do most cats get FPV
weaning period, maternal antibodies fade
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FPV creates a profound __
leukopenia
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T or f: vaccine for FPV is very effective
true
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what is route of transmission for FPV
feco-oral
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is persistence of FPV in environment high or low
high
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is infectious dose for FPV high or low
low
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what is incubation period for FPV
2-7 days
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is there a carrier state for FPV
no
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what are some clinical signs for FPV
vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, sudden death Pathognomonic sign: hanging head over water bowl for extended periods of time
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what signs should make you suspicious of FPV
multiple kittens displaying signs for FPV from same litter
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hanging head over water bowl for extended periods of time is pathognomonic for what in cats
FPV
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what is the number one disease concern for cats in shelter and after adoption
feline upper respiratory disease
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t or f: vaccines for feline upper respiratory disease very effective
false- only moderately beneficial
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what are mainstays of prevention for feline upper respiratory disease
husbandry and decrease stress
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what are the viral pathogens for feline upper respiratory disease
calicivirus, herpesvirus, influenza
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what are bacterial pathogens for feline upper respiratory disease
chlamydophila Felis, mycoplasma spp, bordetella bronchiseptica
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t or f: vaccine for calicivirus not very effective
true
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what are routes of transmission for calcivirus
fomites
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how long can calicivirus persist in environment at room temp
28 days
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t or f: calcivirus is inactivated by alcohol hand sanitizer
false
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is infectious dose for calicivirus high or low
low
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what is incubation period for calicivirus
2-6 days
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is there a carrier state for calici virus
yes
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what are some signs of calicivirus
upper respiratory infection, oral ulcers, drooling, lethargy, anorexia, fever, vasculitis, limping
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how do kittens most often get infected with herpesvirus
from mother
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latent herpesvirus infections reactivated due to __
stress
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t or f: herpesvirus vaccine only moderately beneficial
true
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what is best defense against herpesvirus
husbandry to reduce stress
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what are routes of transmission for herpesvirus
shed in saliva, eyes and nasal secretions- airborne, direct contact, environmental, fomites
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does herpesvirus have high or low persistence in environment
low
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what is incubation period for herpesvirus
2-5 days
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is there a carrier state for herpesvirus
yes
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what are some signs of herpesvirus
sneezing, nasal and ocular discharge, dendritic ulcers in eyes, congestion, fever, depression, inappetence
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cats are susceptible to what strain of canine influenza
H3N2
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when should you be suspicious of influenza virus in cats
unusually severe respiratory signs
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t or f: ringworm is zoonotic
true
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what cats are at greater risk for ringworm
<1yr, geriatric, long-haired
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what is route of transmission for ringworm
Airborne (hair), direct contact, fomites, environmental
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Does ringworm have high or low persistence in environment
high- very durable (months to years)
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what is incubation period for ringworm
7-14 days
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is there a carrier state for ringworm
yes
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what are some signs of ringworm
circular alopecia
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how do cats often get FIV
Biting, mating, fighting
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how do cats often get FeLV
mutual grooming, sharing bowls, vertical transmission
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what are some signs of retroviruses-FeLV and FIV
pale MM, unkept haircoat, ADR
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an enlarged non-compressible mediastinum is a sign of what in cats
FeLV
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paw pad lesions and stomatitis is sign of what in cats
FIV
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you should be suspicious of __ in older male cats with scars and __ in young and unthrifty cats
FIV, FeLV

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