INFECTIOUS DISEASES 5& 6: canine Flashcards
1
Q
Is canine distemper virus enveloped? DNA vs RNA?
A
enveloped RNA
2
Q
Do RNA or DNA virus have a higher mutation rate
A
RNA
3
Q
How is canine distemper virus spread?
A
direct contact n aerosol
4
Q
Severity of distemper infections depend of which 3 factors/terms:
A
immune status, virulence, tropism
5
Q
Distemepr can affect which exotic animal?
A
ferret
6
Q
Which category of dog breeds is resitant to signs of ditemper?
A
brachycephalic
7
Q
What are some classic signs and Unique of distemper?
A
hyperkeratosis
KCS “dry eye”
myloclunus: jerking movement
teeth damage in neonatal
8
Q
Is canine infectious hepatitis RNA or DNA? enveloped or non enveloped?
A
9
Q
What type of virus causes CIH?
A
10
Q
CIH can cause symptoms in which 4 main organs?
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