Infectious Agents 101 Flashcards
The study of viruses
virology
Viruses are made of
protein and nucleic acids
Some viruses have a ______ membrane
lipid
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
Feline Panleukopenia
Feline Panleukopenia is AKA
Distemper
Best test for diagnosing Panleukopenia
ELISA test (canine parvo)
If a cat gets Panleukopenia, what is the best treatment for it?
Supportive care
Is there a vaccine for Feline Panleukopenia? If so, is it effective?
Yes, and it is effective
A retrovirus that is unstable in the environment and is transmitted by close contact
Feline Leukemia Virus
The incubation period period for FELV
4-8 weeks, up to 4 months
3 types of FELV infection
- Transient
- Sub clinical
- Active
A type of FELV infection where the immune system fights it off
Transient infection
Type of FELV infection where it is a progressive dz and is contagious with no clinical signs
Sub-clinical infection
Type of FELV where cats are sickly
Active infection
Type of FELV where cats are sickly
Active infection
Two main clinical signs of an active infection of FELV
Anemia and lymphoma
Two main clinical signs of an active infection of FELV
Anemia and lymphoma
To diagnose FELV, use these two tests
ELISA
IFA
To diagnose FELV, use these two tests
ELISA
IFA
Cats should be retested after
4months
Cats should be retested after
4months
Treatment of FELV
Supportive care and isolation
Treatment of FELV
Supportive care and isolation
A lentivirus that is unstable in the environment that’s primarily transmitted through bites
FIV
A lentivirus that is unstable in the environment that’s primarily transmitted through bites
FIV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
FIV
Causes immunosuppression
FIV
Causes immunosuppression
FIV
When testing kittens for FIV, kittens < _ mos may turn out to be a false positive
6 months
When testing kittens for FIV, kittens < _ mos may turn out to be a false positive
6 months
Test used to diagnose FIV
ELISA
Test used to diagnose FIV
ELISA
Best treatment for FIV
Isolation and supportive care
Best treatment for FIV
Isolation and supportive care
Is there a vaccine for FIV? If so, is it effective?
Yes, No
Is there a vaccine for FIV? If so, is it effective?
Yes, No
Caused by coronavirus and is commonly found everywhere
Highly contagious especially in catteries and shelters
FIP
Caused by coronavirus and is commonly found everywhere
Highly contagious especially in catteries and shelters
FIP
FIP lives for _____ weeks in the environment
3-7
FIP lives for _____ weeks in the environment
3-7
This mutates into FIP
FECV
This mutates into FIP
FECV
2 types of infections of FIP
Wet and Dry
2 types of infections of FIP
Wet and Dry
75% of FIP cases
Wet
75% of FIP cases
Wet
25% of FIP cases
Dry
25% of FIP cases
Dry
Most accurate test to diagnose FIP
Organ Biopsy
Most accurate test to diagnose FIP
Organ Biopsy
Best treatment for FIP
Supportive care and eventual euthanasia
Best treatment for FIP
Supportive care and eventual euthanasia
To prevent FIP spreading, you should wean kittens by
5 weeks
To prevent FIP spreading, you should wean kittens by
5 weeks
