Feline Infectious Diseases

Question 0

Pathogenesis of Parvo Virus:

Answer 0

Attacks rapidly dividing cells.
Enteritis –> crypt epithelial cells
Panleukopenia –> lymphoid tissue, bone marrow

Question 1

What is the origin of Feline Panleukopenia?

Answer 1

Parvo Virus

Question 2

What is the clinical outcome of a Parvo virus infection in early-mid gestation?

Answer 2

Abortion, stillbirth

Question 3

What is the clinical outcome of a Parvo virus infection in late gestation or early neonate?

Answer 3

Cerebellar hypoplasia
Lymphoid tissue and bone marrow affected –> panleukopenia
Intestinal infection

Question 4

What are the clinical signs of Feline Panleukopenia?

Answer 4

Lethargy, fever, anorexia
vomiting
perfuse watery diarrhea

Question 5

How do you diagnose feline panleukopenia?

Answer 5

History
CBC
Clinical signs
Detect virus is feces
ELISA - variable sensitivity
PCR - good sensitivity

Question 6

What is the treatment for Feline Panleukopenia?

Answer 6

Fluid therapy
Broad spectrum antibiotics
Anti-emetics if vomiting

Question 7

Where do you vaccinate agains feline panleukopenia

Answer 7

RF limb

laterally, low on the limb