Diseases Flashcards
what is E/W/V Encephalitis caused by
mosquitos
what are symptoms of E/W/V Encephalitis
-brain and spinal cord dysfunction
-fever
-loss of appetite
-unstable, stiff, paralysis
is E/W/V Encephalitis fatal
yes, 2-5 days
is there treatment for E/W/V Encephalitis
no
what is the prevention for E/W/V Encephalitis
yearly vaccines before mosquito season
is E/W/V Encephalitis contagious
yes
what is the cause of EIA
fever
what is another name of EIA
swamp fever
what symptoms of EIA
high fever
depression
swelling of lower body
is EIA fatal
yes, 10-21 days
what is the treatment for EIA
none
what must you do if your horse has EIA
destroy animal, test within a 15 mile radius
what are preventions for EIA
coggins test, slaughter, reportable disease
is there a vaccine EIA
no
what causes rabies
virus transmitted by the bite of an infected animal
what are symptoms of rabies
fever
colic
incoordination
aggression
third eyelid spasm
is rabies spreadable
yes, zoonotic
is rabies fatal
yes, 3-5 days
what is the treatment for rabies
destroy animal
what is the prevention for rabies
vaccine
what is the cause of tetanus
(bacteria called clostridium tetani)
usually a would infection from soil and/or manure
what are the symptoms for tetanus
awkward movements
third eyelid protrudes
paralysis of vital organs
violent muscle spasms
is tetanus fatal
usually fatal
what are the treatments for tetanus
antibiotics
antitoxins
tranquilizers (support by sling)
what is the prevention for tetanus
vaccine
what are the symptoms for EPM
incoordination
inability to stand up
lameness
blindness
facial paralysis
seizures/convulsions
what is the cause of West nile
virus spread by mosquitos
what is another name for tetanus
lock jaw
what are symptoms of west nile
neurological
stumbling
seizures
is west nile fatal
sometimes fatal
what is the treatment for west nile
supporting treatment depending on severity
what is the prevention for west nile
vaccine before mosquito season
what is the cause for Vesticular Stomatitius
virus
what are symptoms for Vesticular Stomatitius
oral lesions on tongue
blistering on other areas
excessive saliva
reluctance to eat
is Vesticular Stomatitius reportable
yes, quarantine is mandatory
what is the treatment for Vesticular Stomatitius
none
how long is recovery for Vesticular Stomatitius
1-5 weeks depending on severity
what is the causes of equine flu
virus
is equine flu contagious
yes very
what is the intubation length for equine flu
1-3 days
what are the symptoms for equine flu
fever (103-106)
cough
nasal discharge
stiffness and weakness
depression
loss of appetite
what are factors that contribute to equine flu
age, general health, specific virus
what causes Rhinopneumonitis
viral infection (herpes)
what are symptoms of Rhinopneumonitis
fever
cough
reduced WBC
nasal discharge
incoordination
abortions (3rd trimester)
how long does Rhinopneumonitis last
10-21 days
what is the prevention for Rhinopneumonitis
vaccine
supportive care
what are causes for pneumonia
bacteria, virus or combination
what is a secondary cause of pneumonia
improper treatment of previous lung disease
what are symptoms of pneumonia
rapid, shallow breathing
102-105 temp
nasal discharge
breath order
loss of appetite
what causes EIPH
running too much
cold air, hot air, poor air
improper warm up and cool down
what are symptoms of EIPH
bleeding capillaries in lungs
more intense exercise increase bleeding
blood in nostrils
chocking, coughing difficulty getting air
what are other names for strangles
distemper, shipping fever
what is the cause of strangles
bacterial infection
is strangles contagious
yes highly
when do signs appear of strangles
3-14 after exposure
what are symptoms of strangles
abscess of lymph nodes under jaw, throat, eye, side of head
loss of appetite
fever
cough
difficulty swallowing
what is the treatment for strangles
prevention
vaccine (doesn’t always work)
antibiotics
flush abscess
how can you prevent strangles in a herd
-lyme dirt stalls to reduce transmission
-power wash/ bleach concrete walls
-infected animals should be isolated and treated last
how long is strangles contagious for
4 weeks
