Diseases - Viruses Flashcards
Rabies
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects mammals (dogs, cats, bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes)
Causes hydrophobia, anxiety, hyperactivity, difficulty swallowing. Controlled by vaccination, immediate wound cleaning, post-exposure prophylaxis.
Distemper
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects dogs, wild canines (foxes, wolves), raccoons, skunks, ferrets, mink
Causes fever, nasal discharge, coughing, neurological signs. Controlled by vaccination, supportive care, isolation of infected animals.
Parvovirus
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects dogs, wild canines (coyotes, wolves, foxes), raccoons, minks, bobcats
Causes vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), dehydration. Controlled by vaccination, supportive care, strict hygiene.
Influenza?
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects dogs, cats, horses, birds (avian), pigs (swine)
Causes fever, cough, nasal discharge, respiratory distress. Controlled by vaccination, antiviral medications, quarantine.
Feline herpes virus?
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects cats
Causes sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis. Controlled by vaccination, antiviral medications, supportive care.
Feline calicivirus
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects cats
Causes ulcers on tongue/gums/nose, drooling, fever. Controlled by vaccination, supportive care, isolation of infected cats.
Feline leukaemia
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects cats
Causes pale gums, yellowing of mouth/eyes, enlarged lymph nodes. Controlled by vaccination, supportive care, regular health checks.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects cats
Causes poor coat condition, recurrent fever, chronic infections. Controlled by no vaccine, supportive care, keeping infected cats indoors.
Infectious canine hepatitis
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects dogs, foxes, wolves, bears, otters
Causes fever, jaundice, ‘blue eye’. Controlled by vaccination, supportive care, good hygiene.
Myxomatosis
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects rabbits
Causes swelling around eyes/genitals, respiratory distress. Controlled by vaccination, insect control, isolation of infected rabbits.
Bluetongue
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects ruminants (sheep, cattle, goats, deer)
Causes swelling of face/tongue, lameness, respiratory distress. Controlled by vaccination, insect control, supportive care.
Foot and mouth disease
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects cloven-hoofed animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, goats)
Causes blisters on mouth/feet/teats, lameness. Controlled by vaccination, quarantine, strict biosecurity measures.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)
effects, symptoms, controls?
Effects rabbits
Causes respiratory distress, bleeding, sudden death. Controlled by vaccination, insect control, strict hygiene.
