feline calcivirus Flashcards
1
Q
what 5 things should you consider about feline calcivirus
A
a) aka FCV or feline influenza
b) is a nonenveloped RNA virus
c) direct, aerosol or fomites
d) has a 2-6 day incubation period
e) multiple serogically related strains
2
Q
what are the 7 clinical signs of FCV
A
acute fever inappetence salivation ulcers in mouth serous rhinitis conjunctivitis depression
3
Q
what 3 things should you consider about virulent systemic FCV
A
- usually in group housed veterinary clinics
- spontaneous mutation from FCV already present
- starts as severe URTD progressing to cause cutaneous and systemic complications
4
Q
what are the 9 clinical signs of VSFCV
A
fever edema in the face ears and limbs rhinitis oral and nasal ulceration pneumonia pleural, ABD or pericardial effusion hepatitis pancreatitis sudden death
5
Q
what 3 things should you consider about the diagnosis of VSFCV/FCV
A
history, clinical signs and laboratory testing
6
Q
what should you consider about the treatment of VSFCV/FCV
A
it is supportive, removal of discharges and animal must be in isolation
