3. Neurological Disorders Flashcards

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1
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Listeriosis
Causes:

A

Bacteria
(listeria monocytogenes)

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Listeriosis
Symptoms:

A

Depression
Fever
Loss of appetite
Lack of co-ordination
Abortion

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Listeriosis
Consequences:

A

Death

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4
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Listeriosis
Treatment:

A

Isolation
Antibiotics

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5
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Degenerative myelopathy
Causes:

A

Genetic mutation in the gene
Genetic abnormality in dogs
Affects spinal cord

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Degenerative myelopathy
Symptoms:

A

Drag their paws
Fall over when cornering
Cross their hind limbs
Wobbling

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Degenerative myelopathy
Consequences and treatment:

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Paralysed
Weakness
Muscle atrophy
Faeces/urinary incontinance

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8
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3 stages of seizures

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Aura - changes in behaviour, may shake
Ictal/ictus - the seizure, potential loss of consciousness
Post ictal - disorientation and behavioural changes

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What is a seizure?

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A sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain

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10
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What causes a seizure?

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Metabolic disease
Toxin exposure
Structural brain disease

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