Cat Infectious Dz Review 2 Flashcards
Double stranded DNA virus that is easily destroyed in the environment and causes LOTS of ocular signs
Herpesvirus
What % of herpesvirus cats become carries after infected?
80%
Where does the latent herpesvirus live in carriers?
Trigeminal ganglion
Where does herpesvirus replicate?
Nasal turbinates, nasopharynx, and conjunctival mucosa
This virus causes severe keratitis/conjunctivitis and chronic sinusitis
Herpesvirus
Viral inclusions in histopath of skin lesions
Herpesvirus
What is the most important part of herpesvirus care?
Nursing care (help cat clean/groom itself)
What drug decreases shedding of herpesvirus?
Famcycovir
What drug at high doses helps decrease ocular signs assoc. w/herpesvirus?
L-lysine
Single stranded DNA that is very stable for >1yr @ room temp
Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia infection in utero causes what in kittens?
Cerebellar hypoplasia
Which virus requires rapidly dividing cells to spread in the body?
Panleukopenia
Why does panleukopenia cause intention tremors?
Virus is capable of replicating in neurons
What type of panleukopenia onset is most common?
Acute
Fever, depression, anorexia, V/D, myocarditis and cardiomegaly are assoc. w/which virus?
Panleukopenia