canine distemper

Question 1

what 4 things should you consider about canine distemper

Answer 1

a) RNA paromyxovirus
b) is closely related to the human measles virus
c) direct or indirect contact
d) predominant transmission

Question 2

what 3 systems are involved with canine distemper

Answer 2

respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous

Question 3

what 6 things should you consider about the clinical signs of canine distemper

Answer 3

a) initially appears like a severe cold with an elevated temperature, loss f appetite and mild conjunctivitis
b) incubation period is about 7-21 days
c) symptoms such as leukopenia, coughing, dyspnea, and pneumonia may occur
d) ocular nasal discharge
e) V and D
f) blindness, paralysis, and seizure may appear

Question 4

what 4 things should you consider about the diagnosis of canine distemper

Answer 4

a) based on history and clinical signs
b) serology such as titers
c) under direct microscopic examination it is possible to see evidence of the virus within the blood cells
d) immunoassay and pcr testing

Question 5

what 2 things should you consider about the treatment of canine distemper?

Answer 5

a) it is supportive with antibiotics, fluids and anticonvulsants
b) recovery is ,multifactorial

Question 6

what are the 4 ways canine distemper affects the animal?

Answer 6

a) death
b) recovery with no lasting side effects
c) recovery with non life threatening sequela
d) recovery with life threatening sequela