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Canine infectious disease Flashcards

1
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What is kennel cough?

A

It is a respiratory condition caused by a virus or bacteria.

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2
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What does DHPP (DAPP) stand for?

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Distemper
Hepatitis/Adenovirus
Parainfluenza
Parvovirus

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3
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Canine parvovirus is resistant to most cleaning products except?

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Bleach

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4
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What are the three bacteria that can cause kennel cough?

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Myoplasma
Bordetella bronchiseptica
Streptococcus sp.

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5
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What are two patient presentations you might see in a patient with canine distemper?

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Lethargy

Neurological signs

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6
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Explain the two forms of canine parvovirus:

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Intestinal form involves vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and anorexia
Cardiac form is the heart muscle being attacked.

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How is canine distemper transmitted?

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Fomites

Aerosolization of bodily fluids

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A severe case of the intestinal form of canine parvovirus could lead to what condition?

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Intussusception which is the intestine telescoping into itself which causes obstruction of the intestines

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9
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What is the treatment for canine parvovirus?

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Isolation of affected animals

Hospitalization- supportive therapy

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10
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What is the incubation period for canine distemper?

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1-2 weeks

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What kind of virus is canine distemper?

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Single-stranded RNA, enveloped, paramyxovirus

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What kind of virus is canine parvovirus?

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Small, non-enveloped single stranded DNA virus

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What would you expect to see on the CBC of a positive canine parvovirus case?

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Neutropenia

Lymphopenia

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14
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What is the treatment for canine distemper?

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Supportive therapy

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How is kennel cough transmitted?

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Contact with fomites

Inhalation of respiratory droplets

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16
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What viruses can cause kennel cough?

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Canine adenovirus-2
Parainfluenza
Canine herpesvirus
Canine influenze
Canine distemper virus
17
Q

The bordetella vaccine comes in which 3 forms?

A

Subcutaneous injectable
Intranasal vaccine
Oral

18
Q

Canine distemper affects which body systems?

A

Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Central nervous system

19
Q

What are the two forms of canine parvovirus?

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Intestinal form (most common)
Cardiac form (less common)
20
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How long is the incubation period for canine parvovirus?

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4-7 days

21
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What does ELISA stand for?

A

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent assay

22
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What diagnostic test is used to diagnose canine distemper?

A

ELISA snap test

23
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What sample do you use for a canine parvovirus snap test?

A

Stool sample

24
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What kind of patients are more susceptible to canine parvovirus?

A

Puppies between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 months

25
Q

What is the treatment for kennel cough?

A

Hydration
Antibodies
Antitussives (cough suppressants)

26
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How is canine parvovirus spread?

A

Direct or indirect contact with infected dog, through fecal-oral route

27
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How do you diagnose canine parvovirus?

A

Clinical signs
Patient history
ELISA snap test

28
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What are antitussives?

A

Cough suppressants

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