Feline Viral Infections Flashcards
What is another name for feline herpesvirus?
Rhinotracheitis
What is the order of FHV?
Herpesvirales
What is the family of FHV?
Herpesviridae
What is the subfamily of FHV?
Alphaherpesvirinae
What is the genus of FHV?
Varicellovirus
What type of virus is FHV?
Double stranded DNA virus.
Describe the transmission of FHV.
- The virus is shed in large quantities by an acutely infected cat, which can lead to further infection of susceptible, non-immune cats.
- Acutely infected cats will become clinically healthy and latent infection develops in the trigeminal ganglion.
- The virus can be reactivated in carrier cats due to stress or glucocorticoid treatment. These cats will shed the virus again and may or may not have clinical signs.
What is the incubation of FHV?
2-6 days.
After what time period does the cat become clinically healthy after infection with FHV-1?
2-3 weeks
Where does latent infection of FHV develop?
Trigeminal ganglion
How long does the virus shed for when reactivated in carrier cats?
1-13 days
What are the clinical manifestations of acute FHV?
- Sneezing
- Nasal discharge
- Conjunctival hyperaemia
- Serous discharge
Pathology:
- Rhinitis
- Conjunctivitis
What are atypical clinical manifestations of acute FHV?
- Ulcerated and crust forming lesions on the face and nose.
- Severe systemic signs
- Coughing
- Death
Pathology:
- Dermatitis
- Viremia
- Pneumonia
What are the main clinical manifestations of chronic FHV?
- Corneal edema, vascularization, blindness
- Chronic sneezing and nasal discharge
Pathology:
- Stromal keratitis
- Chronic rhinosinusitis
What is the family and genus of FCV?
Family: Caliciviridae
Genus: Vesivirus