Circulatory & Lymphatic Pathogens

Question 1

Describe bacterial sepsis/septic shock

Answer 1

• Characterized by vascular collapse and multi organ failure
• ”cytokine storm”
• altered organ perfusion
• C/S: fever, tachypnea, hypothermia

Question 2

What are the primary bacteria involved in sepsis/septic shock?

Answer 2

Gram negative: Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas

Gram positive: Staph and Strep spp.

Question 3

What are the pertinent diagnostic tests for hemolymphatic disease?

Answer 3

• CBC (plus blood smear)
• Serology (IFA, ELISA)
• Cultures (blood, tissue aspirates)
• +/ rads, chem, UA

Question 4

What are the primary viral agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in dogs?

Answer 4

Question 5

What are the primary viral agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in cats?

Answer 5

Question 6

What are 2 more viral agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in cats?

Answer 6

Question 7

What are the primary bacterial agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in dogs?

Answer 7

Question 8

What are 3 more bacterial agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in dogs?

Answer 8

Question 9

What are the primary bacterial agents resulting in hemolymphatic disease in cats?

Answer 9

Question 10

What diseases cause decreased production of neutrophils in cats?

Answer 10

Question 11

What diseases cause decreased production of neutrophils in dogs?

Answer 11