Feline Calcivirus

Question 1

Family and genus of Feline calcivirus

Answer 1

F - falciviridae
G - vesivirus

Question 2

Shape of calcivirus in e.microscope

Answer 2

Star-shaped or hexagonal

Question 3

What is the initial site of invasion of FCV

Answer 3

back of the mouth then proceeds to invade the bloodatream to other organs.
(Preferentially infects the back of the mouth and the lungs)

Question 4

Signs and symptoms of FCV

Answer 4

Sneezing, nasal discharge, ulceration of the surface of the nose, conjunctivitis, eye discharge.

Ulcers, fever, lethargy, dehydration, poor appetite.

Question 5

Severe signs of FCV

Answer 5

Pneumonia and Joint inflammation

Question 6

Drug of choice or treatment of choice for FCV

Answer 6

Recombinant Feline Interferon Omega.

Question 7

Most important URI in felids

Answer 7

Feline calcivirus

Question 8

Immunoprotector and immunostimulant used for FCV case

Answer 8

Viusid

Prednisone and Doxy is also use.

Question 9

Anti anemia and PLT enhancer for the FCV case

Answer 9

Thrombo cure