Canine Diseases: Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for canine hepatitis?
A
Canine Adenovirus type CAV-1
2
Q
How is hepatitis spread?
A
body fluids (aerosolized nasal material, urine)
3
Q
What is the primary mode of transmission for hepatitis?
A
direct contact (with infected dogs, contaminated kennels, runs cages dishes, hands etc)
4
Q
What can happen when a patient recovers from hepatitis?
A
can shed virus for up to 9 months in urine
5
Q
How is hepatitis treated?
A
supportive care: IV fluids, isolation, antibiotics
6
Q
How is hepatitis prevented?
A
vaccine for CAV-1 or CAV-2
