Diseases Flashcards
Bordetella definition
Kennel cough diagnosis
nose/throat swab, PCR test
Calici is spread through
aerosol, very contagious
Calici diagnosis
PCR from eyes, nose, throat
Calici Definition
UR infection
Calici symptoms
sneezing, inflammation of the eyelids and airways, salivation, ulcers
Calici treatment
treat secondary symptoms. saline eye drops, FVRCP
Distemper Definition
Viral, affects GI, respiratory and central nervous systems.
Distemper diagnosis
PCR (tests virus’ genetic material), serology, blood work, chest XR
Distemper is spread through
Direct contact through nose and tear secretions. Aerosol.
Distemper Symptoms
fever (103-106), anorexia, depression, cough, nasal discharge, V/D, eye inflammation, seizures, twitching, mental deterioration, loss of motor skills hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli), encephalomyelitis (inflammation of brain and spinal cord). Hard pads.
Distemper treatment
supportive treatment, treat secondary infections
Feline Leukemia Virus Definition
weakens immune system of cats
FVR Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Definition
FVR, common head cold
FeLV is spread through
close contact, saliva, urine, sharing water bowls or litter boxes
FeLV symptoms
lethargy, weight loss, infections, anorexia, poor coat, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, pale mucous membranes, gingivitis and stomatitis (mouth inflammation). Infections of the skin, bladder, URT. Diarrhea, seizures, behavioral changes, reproductive failures.
FeLV treatment
treat symptoms and specific problems
FVR Treatment
preventative vaccines, isolate, change litter box, FVRCP
FVR diagnosis
PCR from eye, nose, or throat, blood count
FVR is spread through
direct/indirect contact with saliva or nasal discharge
FVR Symptoms
UR infection, nasal discharge, excess blinking, eye discharge
Hepatitis definition
infectious canine hepatitis
Hepatitis is spread through
urine, nose/mouth direct/indirect contact with contaminated objects
Hepatitis Symptoms
jaundice, pale gums/nose/tongue, this, edema of head, neck, and abdomen
Hepatitis Treatment
treat secondary symptoms. vaccinate
Kennel Cough Definition
tracheobronchitis, upper respiratory infection.
Kennel cough is spread through
bacterial/viral aerodroplets
Kennel Cough Symptoms
dry cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, frothy material being coughed up
Kennel cough treatment
quarantine, vaccination
Leptospirosis Definition
bacterial, causes kidney and liver failure
Leptospirosis diagnosis
CBC, UA, PCR chest XR, abd ultrasound
Leptospirosis is spread through
stagnant water sources or the urine of an infected animal
Leptospirosis Symptoms
fever, V/D, kidney and liver failure, anorexia, abd pain, jaundice, dehydration, muscle stiffness
Leptospirosis treatment
antibiotics, supportive care, fluid therapy, O2, dialysis.
Lyme definition
bacterial
Lyme diagnosis
blood test to detect antibodies against the borrelia bacteria
Lyme is spread through
bite of a tick
Lyme symptoms
fever, lameness from swollen joints, neuro changes kidney problems
Lyme Treatment
strong anitbiotics like doxycycline, tick preventative
Panleukopenia Definition
virus, lack of WBC’s. Feline distemper.
Panleukopenia diagnosis
neutropenia, lymphopenia, PCR
Panleukopenia is spread
fecal oral route
Panleukopenia symptoms
V/D, dehydration, fever, edema of abdomen and chest, organ failure
panleukopenia treatment
vaccines, isolation sanitation, FVRCP
Parainfluenza
Virus, canine influenza
Parainfluenza diagnosis
blood tests, cultures, fluid or tissue samples, XR
Parainfluenza is spread through
airborne
Parainfluenza Symptoms
cough, fever, loss of appetite, swollen eyes
Parainfluenza treatment
antibiotics, treat secondary symptoms with antibiotics, DHLPP, or intranasal if only parainfluenza
Parvovirus Definition
Viral, attacks GI tract.
Parvovirus diagnosis
fecal PCR test to detect small pieces of viral DNA, blood work
Parvovirus is spread through
direct/indirect contact with infected animal. Fecal oral route.
Parvovirus Symptoms
V/D. Lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, depression, dehydration.
Parvovirus Treatment
hospitalization, vaccines, quarantine, DHLPP, fluid therapy, antibiotics to treat secondary infections
Rabies Definition
Virus
Rabies is spread through
bite or saliva of an infected animal
Rabies Symptoms
Furious- vicious, aggressive, eat random things, foam
paralytic-not vicious, lower jaw drops, paralysis
Rabies treatment
if not vaccinated, euthanize, if vaccinated quarantine for 6 months and vaccinate again 1 mo before end of quarantine
