Distemper + Rabies

Question 1

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is what type of virus

Answer 1

Paramyxovirus

Question 2

Paramyxovirus (distemper) affects what kind of tissue

Answer 2

Epithelial

Question 3

Bc distemper is a paramyxovirus which effects epithelial tissue, it affects almost every system of the body. What are all of the ways it can be directly transmitted

Answer 3

1. Inhalation
2. Urine
3. Feces
4. Respiratory secretions

Question 4

In addition to respiratory systems, like nasal/ ocular discharge and cough, what are three other clinical signs of canine distemper

Answer 4

1. Diarrhea
2. Hyperkeratosis
3. CNS (seizures)

Question 5

Canine distemper diagnosis (4)

Answer 5

1. Clinical signs
2. ELISA
3. Antibody titer
4. Virus isolation

Question 6

Distemper treatment (3)

Answer 6

1. Supportive
2. Anticonvulsants
3. Analgesics

Question 7

Rabies is what type of virus

Answer 7

Lyssavirus

Question 8

Rabies is transmitted directly through __________ __________ as a result of a bite wound

Answer 8

Saliva inoculation

Question 9

Rabies clinical signs

Answer 9

1. Aggression
2. Seizure
3. Paralysis
4. Hypersalivation from inability to swallow (pharynx paralysis)

Question 10

Rabies is diagnosed through history and clinical signs. Virus isolation can only be performed ____________

Answer 10

Postmortem