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Infectious Agents 101 Flashcards

1
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The study of viruses

A

virology

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2
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Viruses are made of

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protein and nucleic acids

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3
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Some viruses have a ______ membrane

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lipid

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4
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A parvovirus that is highly contagious
Able to live in the environment for a long time
Causes D+ in adult animals, and causes cerebellar hypoplasia in neonates

A

Feline Panleukopenia

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5
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Feline Panleukopenia is AKA

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Distemper

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6
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Best test for diagnosing Panleukopenia

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ELISA test (canine parvo)

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7
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If a cat gets Panleukopenia, what is the best treatment for it?

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Supportive care

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8
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Is there a vaccine for Feline Panleukopenia? If so, is it effective?

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Yes, and it is effective

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9
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A retrovirus that is unstable in the environment and is transmitted by close contact

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Feline Leukemia Virus

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10
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The incubation period period for FELV

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4-8 weeks, up to 4 months

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11
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3 types of FELV infection

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  1. Transient
  2. Sub clinical
  3. Active
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12
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A type of FELV infection where the immune system fights it off

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Transient infection

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13
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Type of FELV infection where it is a progressive dz and is contagious with no clinical signs

A

Sub-clinical infection

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14
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Type of FELV where cats are sickly

A

Active infection

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14
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Type of FELV where cats are sickly

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Active infection

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15
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Two main clinical signs of an active infection of FELV

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Anemia and lymphoma

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15
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Two main clinical signs of an active infection of FELV

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Anemia and lymphoma

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16
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To diagnose FELV, use these two tests

A

ELISA

IFA

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16
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To diagnose FELV, use these two tests

A

ELISA

IFA

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17
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Cats should be retested after

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4months

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17
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Cats should be retested after

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4months

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18
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Treatment of FELV

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Supportive care and isolation

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18
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Treatment of FELV

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Supportive care and isolation

19
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A lentivirus that is unstable in the environment that’s primarily transmitted through bites

A

FIV

19
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A lentivirus that is unstable in the environment that’s primarily transmitted through bites

A

FIV

20
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

A

FIV

20
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

A

FIV

21
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Causes immunosuppression

A

FIV

21
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Causes immunosuppression

A

FIV

22
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When testing kittens for FIV, kittens < _ mos may turn out to be a false positive

A

6 months

22
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When testing kittens for FIV, kittens < _ mos may turn out to be a false positive

A

6 months

23
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Test used to diagnose FIV

A

ELISA

23
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Test used to diagnose FIV

A

ELISA

24
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Best treatment for FIV

A

Isolation and supportive care

24
Q

Best treatment for FIV

A

Isolation and supportive care

25
Q

Is there a vaccine for FIV? If so, is it effective?

A

Yes, No

25
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Is there a vaccine for FIV? If so, is it effective?

A

Yes, No

26
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Caused by coronavirus and is commonly found everywhere

Highly contagious especially in catteries and shelters

A

FIP

26
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Caused by coronavirus and is commonly found everywhere

Highly contagious especially in catteries and shelters

A

FIP

27
Q

FIP lives for _____ weeks in the environment

A

3-7

27
Q

FIP lives for _____ weeks in the environment

A

3-7

28
Q

This mutates into FIP

A

FECV

28
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This mutates into FIP

A

FECV

29
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2 types of infections of FIP

A

Wet and Dry

29
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2 types of infections of FIP

A

Wet and Dry

30
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75% of FIP cases

A

Wet

30
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75% of FIP cases

A

Wet

31
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25% of FIP cases

A

Dry

31
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25% of FIP cases

A

Dry

32
Q

Most accurate test to diagnose FIP

A

Organ Biopsy

32
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Most accurate test to diagnose FIP

A

Organ Biopsy

33
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Best treatment for FIP

A

Supportive care and eventual euthanasia

33
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Best treatment for FIP

A

Supportive care and eventual euthanasia

34
Q

To prevent FIP spreading, you should wean kittens by

A

5 weeks

34
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To prevent FIP spreading, you should wean kittens by

A

5 weeks

Clin Med III - Pathologies (6 decks)

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