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Diseases Flashcards

1
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what is E/W/V Encephalitis caused by

A

mosquitos

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2
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what are symptoms of E/W/V Encephalitis

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-brain and spinal cord dysfunction
-fever
-loss of appetite
-unstable, stiff, paralysis

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3
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is E/W/V Encephalitis fatal

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yes, 2-5 days

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4
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is there treatment for E/W/V Encephalitis

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no

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5
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what is the prevention for E/W/V Encephalitis

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yearly vaccines before mosquito season

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6
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is E/W/V Encephalitis contagious

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yes

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7
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what is the cause of EIA

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fever

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8
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what is another name of EIA

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swamp fever

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9
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what symptoms of EIA

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high fever
depression
swelling of lower body

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10
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is EIA fatal

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yes, 10-21 days

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11
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what is the treatment for EIA

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none

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12
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what must you do if your horse has EIA

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destroy animal, test within a 15 mile radius

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13
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what are preventions for EIA

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coggins test, slaughter, reportable disease

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14
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is there a vaccine EIA

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no

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15
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what causes rabies

A

virus transmitted by the bite of an infected animal

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16
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what are symptoms of rabies

A

fever
colic
incoordination
aggression
third eyelid spasm

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17
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is rabies spreadable

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yes, zoonotic

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18
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is rabies fatal

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yes, 3-5 days

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19
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what is the treatment for rabies

A

destroy animal

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20
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what is the prevention for rabies

A

vaccine

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21
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what is the cause of tetanus

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(bacteria called clostridium tetani)

usually a would infection from soil and/or manure

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22
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what are the symptoms for tetanus

A

awkward movements
third eyelid protrudes
paralysis of vital organs
violent muscle spasms

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23
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is tetanus fatal

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usually fatal

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24
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what are the treatments for tetanus

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antibiotics
antitoxins
tranquilizers (support by sling)

25
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what is the prevention for tetanus

A

vaccine

26
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what are the symptoms for EPM

A

incoordination
inability to stand up
lameness
blindness
facial paralysis
seizures/convulsions

27
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what is the cause of West nile

A

virus spread by mosquitos

28
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what is another name for tetanus

A

lock jaw

29
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what are symptoms of west nile

A

neurological
stumbling
seizures

30
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is west nile fatal

A

sometimes fatal

31
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what is the treatment for west nile

A

supporting treatment depending on severity

32
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what is the prevention for west nile

A

vaccine before mosquito season

33
Q

what is the cause for Vesticular Stomatitius

A

virus

34
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what are symptoms for Vesticular Stomatitius

A

oral lesions on tongue
blistering on other areas
excessive saliva
reluctance to eat

35
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is Vesticular Stomatitius reportable

A

yes, quarantine is mandatory

36
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what is the treatment for Vesticular Stomatitius

A

none

37
Q

how long is recovery for Vesticular Stomatitius

A

1-5 weeks depending on severity

38
Q

what is the causes of equine flu

A

virus

39
Q

is equine flu contagious

A

yes very

40
Q

what is the intubation length for equine flu

A

1-3 days

41
Q

what are the symptoms for equine flu

A

fever (103-106)
cough
nasal discharge
stiffness and weakness
depression
loss of appetite

42
Q

what are factors that contribute to equine flu

A

age, general health, specific virus

43
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what causes Rhinopneumonitis

A

viral infection (herpes)

44
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what are symptoms of Rhinopneumonitis

A

fever
cough
reduced WBC
nasal discharge
incoordination
abortions (3rd trimester)

45
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how long does Rhinopneumonitis last

A

10-21 days

46
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what is the prevention for Rhinopneumonitis

A

vaccine
supportive care

47
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what are causes for pneumonia

A

bacteria, virus or combination

48
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what is a secondary cause of pneumonia

A

improper treatment of previous lung disease

49
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what are symptoms of pneumonia

A

rapid, shallow breathing
102-105 temp
nasal discharge
breath order
loss of appetite

50
Q

what causes EIPH

A

running too much
cold air, hot air, poor air
improper warm up and cool down

51
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what are symptoms of EIPH

A

bleeding capillaries in lungs
more intense exercise increase bleeding
blood in nostrils
chocking, coughing difficulty getting air

52
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what are other names for strangles

A

distemper, shipping fever

53
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what is the cause of strangles

A

bacterial infection

54
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is strangles contagious

A

yes highly

55
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when do signs appear of strangles

A

3-14 after exposure

56
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what are symptoms of strangles

A

abscess of lymph nodes under jaw, throat, eye, side of head

loss of appetite
fever
cough
difficulty swallowing

57
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what is the treatment for strangles

A

prevention
vaccine (doesn’t always work)
antibiotics
flush abscess

58
Q

how can you prevent strangles in a herd

A

-lyme dirt stalls to reduce transmission
-power wash/ bleach concrete walls
-infected animals should be isolated and treated last

59
Q

how long is strangles contagious for

A

4 weeks

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