Chapter 201 - Canine and feline parvovirus

Question 1

What is the morphology of parvovirus?
a) Non-enveloped, icosahedral, single-stranded DNA virus
b) Enveloped, bullet-shaped RNA virus
c) Enveloped, spherical, RNA virus
d) Non-enveloped, polyhedral, double-stranded DNA virus

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Why can’t feline parvovirus be shed by dogs?
a) Dogs cannot be infected by feline parvovirus
b) It only replicates in the thymus and bone marrow
c) Cell-mediated immunity quickly clears the virus prior to replication
d) Feline parvovirus is destroyed in the canine colon prior to elimination

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which form of canine parvovirus can infect cats?
a) CPV-1
b) CPV2a
c) CPV2c
d) CPV3

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In utero exposure to FPV in kittens can lead to what abnormality?
a) Cerebellar hypoplasia
b) DCM-phenotype
c) Neonatal panleukopaenia
d) Intestinal crypt agenesis

Answer 4

A