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Diseases Flashcards

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Bordetella definition

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Kennel cough diagnosis

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nose/throat swab, PCR test

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Calici is spread through

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aerosol, very contagious

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Calici diagnosis

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PCR from eyes, nose, throat

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Calici Definition

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UR infection

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Calici symptoms

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sneezing, inflammation of the eyelids and airways, salivation, ulcers

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Calici treatment

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treat secondary symptoms. saline eye drops, FVRCP

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Distemper Definition

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Viral, affects GI, respiratory and central nervous systems.

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Distemper diagnosis

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PCR (tests virus’ genetic material), serology, blood work, chest XR

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Distemper is spread through

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Direct contact through nose and tear secretions. Aerosol.

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Distemper Symptoms

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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.

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Distemper treatment

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supportive treatment, treat secondary infections

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Feline Leukemia Virus Definition

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weakens immune system of cats

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FVR Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Definition

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FVR, common head cold

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FeLV is spread through

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close contact, saliva, urine, sharing water bowls or litter boxes

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FeLV symptoms

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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.

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FeLV treatment

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treat symptoms and specific problems

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FVR Treatment

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preventative vaccines, isolate, change litter box, FVRCP

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FVR diagnosis

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PCR from eye, nose, or throat, blood count

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FVR is spread through

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direct/indirect contact with saliva or nasal discharge

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FVR Symptoms

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UR infection, nasal discharge, excess blinking, eye discharge

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Hepatitis definition

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infectious canine hepatitis

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Hepatitis is spread through

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urine, nose/mouth direct/indirect contact with contaminated objects

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Hepatitis Symptoms

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jaundice, pale gums/nose/tongue, this, edema of head, neck, and abdomen

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Hepatitis Treatment

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treat secondary symptoms. vaccinate

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Kennel Cough Definition

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tracheobronchitis, upper respiratory infection.

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Kennel cough is spread through

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bacterial/viral aerodroplets

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Kennel Cough Symptoms

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dry cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, frothy material being coughed up

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Kennel cough treatment

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quarantine, vaccination

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Leptospirosis Definition

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bacterial, causes kidney and liver failure

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Leptospirosis diagnosis

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CBC, UA, PCR chest XR, abd ultrasound

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Leptospirosis is spread through

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stagnant water sources or the urine of an infected animal

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Leptospirosis Symptoms

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fever, V/D, kidney and liver failure, anorexia, abd pain, jaundice, dehydration, muscle stiffness

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Leptospirosis treatment

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antibiotics, supportive care, fluid therapy, O2, dialysis.

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Lyme definition

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bacterial

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Lyme diagnosis

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blood test to detect antibodies against the borrelia bacteria

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Lyme is spread through

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bite of a tick

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Lyme symptoms

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fever, lameness from swollen joints, neuro changes kidney problems

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Lyme Treatment

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strong anitbiotics like doxycycline, tick preventative

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Panleukopenia Definition

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virus, lack of WBC’s. Feline distemper.

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Panleukopenia diagnosis

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neutropenia, lymphopenia, PCR

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Panleukopenia is spread

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fecal oral route

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Panleukopenia symptoms

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V/D, dehydration, fever, edema of abdomen and chest, organ failure

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panleukopenia treatment

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vaccines, isolation sanitation, FVRCP

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Parainfluenza

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Virus, canine influenza

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Parainfluenza diagnosis

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blood tests, cultures, fluid or tissue samples, XR

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Parainfluenza is spread through

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airborne

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Parainfluenza Symptoms

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cough, fever, loss of appetite, swollen eyes

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Parainfluenza treatment

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antibiotics, treat secondary symptoms with antibiotics, DHLPP, or intranasal if only parainfluenza

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Parvovirus Definition

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Viral, attacks GI tract.

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Parvovirus diagnosis

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fecal PCR test to detect small pieces of viral DNA, blood work

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Parvovirus is spread through

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direct/indirect contact with infected animal. Fecal oral route.

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Parvovirus Symptoms

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V/D. Lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, depression, dehydration.

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Parvovirus Treatment

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hospitalization, vaccines, quarantine, DHLPP, fluid therapy, antibiotics to treat secondary infections

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Rabies Definition

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Virus

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Rabies is spread through

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bite or saliva of an infected animal

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Rabies Symptoms

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Furious- vicious, aggressive, eat random things, foam
paralytic-not vicious, lower jaw drops, paralysis

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Rabies treatment

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if not vaccinated, euthanize, if vaccinated quarantine for 6 months and vaccinate again 1 mo before end of quarantine

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