Lecture 19 Flashcards
Feline Panleukopenia is also known as…
Feline Distemper, Feline Viral Enteritis, or Feline Parvovirus
Feline Panleukopenia means…
A decrease of all white blood cells
True or false: Feline Panleukopenia is extremely stable in the environment and can survive for months to yrs. at room temp.
True
Most cats infected with Feline Panleukopenia are…
Kittens and cats younger than 2 years
What is the vaccine schedule for Feline Panleukopenia?
8, 12, and 16 weeks. The las one at 16 weeks is important for immune response
How is Feline Panleukopenia transmitted?
Direct contact with an infect cat or their secretions
Feline Panleukopenia is most commonly shed in the…
Feces or contaminated environment
What is the incubation period for Feline Panleukopenia?
4-5 days average (normal is 2-7 days)
Feline Panleukopenia like to replicate here
The GI tract
Pathogenesis of Feline Panleukopenia
The virus first replicates in the tonsils and distributes to rapidly dividing cells and causes acute cytolysis
True or false: the virus can also cross the placenta and infect the fetuses of unvaccinated or exposed queens
True
In pre-natal and early neonates, the virus can cause…
Cerebellar hypoplasia
Cerebellar hypoplasia can cause…
Intention tremors, ataxia, and lack of control of the head
Older cats infected with Panleukopenia have episodes of severe ____ and ____ followed by rapid death
Vomiting and diarrhea
Feline Panleukopenia multiples in…
Rapidly dividing cells of neonatal brains, BM, and lymphoid tissue