diseases Flashcards
what is rhinopneumonitis in equine caused by?
herpes virus
a common causative agent for rhinopneumonitis
equine herpes virus
which of the following is another name for equine infectious anemia
swamp fever
what is the most common found to be the causative agent for guttural pouch mycosis
aspergillus spp.
which of the following is not a cause for seondary sinusitis?
tooth fracture, tumors, and tooth root abscess
epitaxis is not a primary condition in horses
true
which of the following is most likely to cause epistaxis in horses
nasogastric intubation
which of the following countries has an equine influenza free status?
iceland
what is caused by a herpes virus?
rhinopneumonitis
what disease progression may cause horses to lose function to fully expel air from the lungs (emphysema) which results in permanent loss of lung function
COPD
horses with atrial fibrillation can be converted with the use of just digoxin
false
what is most likely to cause epistaxis in horses?
nasogastric intubation
what is most commonly affected by guttural pouch mycosis
internal carotid artery
what is the common name for laryngeal hemiplegia
roars
a coggins test is performed to determine if a horse has EHV-1
false
heaves is another name for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
true
bacteria lendocarditis is easily treated with good prognosis
false
streptococcus spp is usually associated with gutteral pouch empyeme
true
what is the antimicrobial of choice to use in patients suffering from “bastard strangles?”
procaine penicillin
red maple toxicosis is an uncommon disease of horses these days and occurs when a horse eats how much leaves per 1k lbs
1.5-3lbs
what is the mode of transmission for equine infectious anemia?
seme, blood, transmammary
if an owner decides to keep an animal positive for equine infectious anemia they have to be quarantined at least 200 yards away from other animals
true
whats the recommended treatment option for horses with EIA?
euthanasia
pupura hemorrhagica is what resulting in inappropriate response of the bodies immune system
vasculitis
what vascular disease is usually caused by IV catheter placement
thrombophlebitis
who is most likely to have a congenital valvular disease?
5mo old foal
what is affected with bastard strangles?
mesentric lymph nodes, brain, and lungs