Canine Distemper virus or hard pad disease Flashcards
1
Q
How is Canine Distemper virus transmitted
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Aerosolization through respiratory secretions
2
Q
What are a few signs of Canine distemper
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>Fever >Ocular & nasal discharge >Pneumonia >Pustules on abdomen > Vomiting and diarrhea > Seizures (Chewing gum)
3
Q
how is distemper diagnosed
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> Presenting clinical signs, PE and history
>Radiographs to diagnose pneumonia
4
Q
What is the treatment
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Supportive care:
> IV fluids
> Antibiotics
> Disease will always be fatal
5
Q
What is the prevention
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> Vaccination
Isolation
Sanitation