Chapter 205 - Feline upper respiratory tract infections

Question 1

What are the sites of viral latency for FHV-1?
a) Trigeminal ganglia and conjunctiva
b) Trigeminal ganglia and nasal turbinates
c) Trigeminal ganglia and cornea
d) Trigeminal ganglia and trachea

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which one of these bacteria are not commonly associated with FURI?
a) Streptococcus equi
b) Chlamydia felis
c) Mycoplasma felis
d) Bordetella bronchiseptica

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is not a known risk factor associated with FURI?
a) Being intact
b) Diabetes mellitus
c) Seasonal
d) Under 1 year of age

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following clinical signs is pathognomonic for Feline Herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) infection?
a) Conjunctival hyperaemia
b) Oral ulceration
c) Keratoconjunctivitis
d) Dendritic corneal ulceration

Answer 4

D

Question 5

Apart from the non-specific upper respiratory clinical signs (i.e. conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, sneezing), what other clinical signs have not been attributed to FCV infection ?
a) Ulcerative stomatitis
b) Jaundice
c) Lameness
d) Diarrhoea

Answer 5

D

Question 6

What samples should not be used for bacterial culture for FURI?
a) Nasal discharges
b) Oropharyngeal swab
c) Conjunctival swab
d) Tracheal wash

Answer 6

A

Question 7

Which medication is sometimes used for severe acute FHV-1 infections in cats?
a) Cidofovir
b) Famciclovir
c) L-lysine
d) Probiotics

Answer 7

B