Feline Diseases: FCV-VSD Flashcards
1
Q
What causes FCV-VSD?
A
a virulent strain of Calicivirus
2
Q
Cats have severe _____ disease.
A
systemic
3
Q
_____ cats have the most severe disease.
A
adult
4
Q
What is the mortality rate for FCV-VSD?
A
33-60%
5
Q
What is FCV-VSD highly contagious to?
A
only to other cats
6
Q
What is this describing?
- clinical signs
- virus isolation with PCR
- Necropsy findings
A
diagnosis
7
Q
What is this describing?
- Supportive care in the hospital.
- Isolate all animals!!!
- Prognosis is guarded to poor.
A
treatment
8
Q
What is the prevention for FCV-VSD?
A
vaccine
