SAM I- Final Flashcards
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Cat is prsents with upper respiratory disease with Punctuate/dendritic ulcers. . DDx?
Herpes
Dog presented for lamness and pneumonia, Has ulcers on his nose, tongue, hard palate. DDx?
Calici
Kitty presents with Conjunctivitis and chemosis. Dx?
Chlamydophila felis
T/F Calici & chlamydophila can shed without distress
True
You perscribe topical decongestants and supportive treatment(humidifier) to a herepes positive kitten. Why did the Senior vet laugh/be-disappointed-in-you and say the kitten will be back soon?
You did not prescribe systemic antibiotics
Which nerve provides lifelong latency for herpes?
Trigemnial ganglia
What are the three main complications of recurrent Herpes?
- Chronic rhinitis/sinusitis (turbinate damage predisposes to secondary bacterial infections of the nasal cavity) 2. Chronic conjunctivitis 3 Fibrosis of the lacrimal ducts= epiphora
Kathy has a kitty with herpes. How do you make the kitty better?
Ocular: Topical antivrals Oral lysine Supportive- fluids, antibiotics
“But I gave my kitty a vaccination for Herpes” and you reply with “…
1) does not protect from infection 2) does not reduce severity Intranasal; only useful for outbreaks
Can comes with with ulcers around nose and tounge with pneuonia. “my other Vet vaccinated against Calici”. What’s the probable Dx?
Calici…. still High mutation rate, no cross protection from vaccines or strains.
Which is more common. FCV with Pneumonia or Herpes with Pneumonia?
FCV w/ pneumonia
What should/can you look out for in an animal that has Calici?
GI signs Lameness
A kitten comes in with lamness and ulcers on his paws w/ sore joints. Dx?
FCV- Calici Limping kitten syndrome; one of the two
Clients cat is diagnosed with FCV- VIrulent hemorrhagic systemic syndrome. What’s the prognosis? (mortality rate?)
40-60% mortality rate FCV- Virulent hemorrhagic systemic syndrome.
What’s the difference in treatment between FCV and Herpes?
There is none; supportive, Interferon may be effective, Sequealae
Cat walks in with Conjunctivits and chemosis. Dx?
FUCKING CHLAMYDOPHILA FELIS
Kitty is congested with Upper respiratory signs. How do you treat?
Topical decongestants; Phenylephrine keep warm & hydrated
The new vet struts in to the break room after diagnosing her first case upper respiratory problems. “what was it?” everyone asks. Her answer “Bacterial rhinitis”. What causes the others vets insecurity and possible to call the patient back in?
Bacterial rhinitis is rarely a primary disease; dig for other possibilities
A long nosed dog presents with snot. Your physical exam reveals Nasal ulceration and depigmentation. What should be your next diagnostic step?
Imaging [nasal aspergillosis] Rhinoscopy white plaques Radiographs- not very helpful CT/MRI
Doggy diagnosed with Nasal Aspergillus; what du?
Debride Infuse; Clotrimazole, enilconazole Repeat if sings persist after 2 weeks
Unilateral discharge in a dog. Plaque on rhinoscopy. Dx?
Aspergillosis
Cat has upper respiratory signs and you suspect Cryptococcosis. What is a reliable way to test?
Serum titer test is very reliable for Cryptococcus.
How do you treat an Upper respiratory cat with cryptococcosis?
systemic Conazoles
Dog presents with sneeze and reverse sneezing. Dx?
Pneumonyssus caninum Parasitic; nasal mites