Diagnostics & Viral Diseases Flashcards
What are the 4 most common viral diseases in dogs
Parvovirus
Rabies
Canine Parainfluenza
Distemper
what are the 5 most common viral diseases in cats
Feline panleukopaenia Feline herpes virus FIV FeVL FIP
List 4 Zoonotic diseases
Poxvirus
Rotavirus
Cat Scratch fever
Rabies
What causes Distemper
caused by a single stranded RNA virus from the family paramyxoviridae
8 Signs of Distemper
fever discharge loss of appetite lethargy v+ / d+ coughing difficulty breathing
what are 4 neurological signs of distemper
Muscle twitching
Weakness or paralysis
Seizures
Unco movement
5 Diagnostic tests of distemper
Conjuctival or nasal swab PCR testing EDTA haematology Urine testing Anti body level test
6 Treatment options of distemper
there is no cure supportive care only IV fluids Anti seizure medications Antiemetics Anti biotics
what is the prevention of distemper
Vaccinate
What is FIP
Feline infectious peritonitis
Fip is a vial disease of cats caused by certain strains of feline coronavirus
What is transmission of FIP
Via direct physical contact with infected animal or their faeces
Diagnosis of FIP
definitive - biopsy
differential - hx, clinical signs, lab testing
Treatment of FIP
No cure only effective treatment is time
support therapy
vaccinate
What is Canine Parvovirus
is a highly contagious viral illness that affects dogs
How is parvo transmitted?
contracted by ingestion following direct or indirect contact with an infected animal
6 Clinical signs of parvo virus?
Depression lethargy anorexia vomiting diarrhoea abdo pain
3 Diagnostic tests of parvo
Hx
Blood analysis
parvo snap test
4 Treatment options of parvo
Supportive therapy
IVF
Drug therapy
Barrier nursing
Prevention of parvo
Vaccine
What is rabies
A virus that affects the brain and spinal cord = zoonotic
How is rabies contracted
Passed onto people by dogs
Passed through saliva (bites)
What are 8 signs of rabies
lethargy fever vomiting anorexia paralysis weakness difficulty breathing excess salivation
Diagnosis of rabies
DFA test to test if the antigen is present
treatment and prevention of rabies
Vaccinate