distemper and influenza in the ferret Flashcards
what is the etiology for distemper
paramyxovirus
what is the etiology for influenza
human influenza viral strains
how is distemper transmitted
- secretions from affected animals of any species
- fomites (shoes,clothing)
- ferrets more susceptible than dogs
- transmitted from dog to ferrets
how is influenza transmitted
contact with naso-ocular discharge and inhalation of aerosolized droplets ferrets can transmit influenza to humans
what is the incubation period for distemper
7 to 10 days
what is the incubation period for influenza
2 to 10 days
what are the clinical signs for distemper
- mild conjuncitivitis
- anorexia and chin rash
- crusting of the nose is special in ferret
- profuse mucopurulent naso-ocular discharge
- high fever
- thickening and crusting of the chin
- hyperkeratosis of the footpads
- other signs are CNS signs, diarrhea and severe depression
- owners notice discharge first before any other clinical signs
what is the chin rash in distemper
pathognomonic
what does pathognomonic mean
specific characteristic or indicative of a particular disease or condition
what are the clinical signs in influenza
- causes only mild illness
- is self limiting
- sneezing with the presence of clear, serous nasal discharge
- conjunctivitis with the presence of a serous ocular discharge
- nonproductive cough- at night
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- listlessness, fever, poor appetite
- slight to moderate dehydration may be present
- severe illness and death may occur in neonates and ferrets with immunosuppressive disease such as lymphosarcoma
- inappetance
what is the prognosis for distemper
grave - 100% mortality, infected ferrets should be euthanized
what is the prognosis for influenza
good
how do you diagnose distmper
history
clinical signs
how do you diagnose influenza
exposure history
clinical signs
what is the clinical course of influenza
7 to 14 days
