Infectious Dx: Viral Infections

Question 1

While treatment fort viral infections is largely supportive, what options are typically included?

Answer 1

IV fluid therapy, early enteral or parenteral nutritional support, antiemetics, analgesics, and supplemental oxygen therapy

Question 2

For Canine Distemper, identify the: Age predilection, Shedding times and source, Common presentation, Diagnosis

Answer 2

• 3 to 6m
• Respiratory secretions, 90d post infection
• Immunosuppression and pyrexia followed by severe respiratory and GI signs with it without CNS signs (hyperkeratosis, blindness)
• Cytology of intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies on conjunctival scrapings

Question 3

For Canine Influenza, describe:

• Age predilection
• Shedding times and source
• Common presentation
• Diagnosis

Answer 3

• Any age
• Respiratory secretions, 7 to 10d after onset of CS
• Mimics kennel cough with URI signs and fever
• Serology, PCR, Isolation

Question 4

What human medication has been advocated for in the treatment of patients with Influenza?

Answer 4

Tamiflu (oseltamivir)

Question 5

When should you suspect feline panleukopenia?

Answer 5

Poorly vaccinated kittens with acute illness, including fever, lethargy, anorexia, vomiting and, less commonly, diarrhea

Question 6

Death from feline panleukopenia is often the result of -?

Answer 6

Severe dehydration, secondary bacterial infections, and disseminated intravascular coagulation

Question 7

What can be considered as a prognostic indicator for feline patients with feline panleukopenia?

Answer 7

Leukocyte counts (<1000 twice as likely to die than those >2500), hypoalbuminemia, and hypokalemia

Question 8

While both FHV-1 and FCV can present similarly in cats, what clinical signs can be used to differentiate between the two?

Answer 8

FHV-1 = dendritic corneal ulcers and keratitis; FCV = ulcerative glossitis, transient lameness, pyrexia

Question 9

In addition to supportive therapy for treatment of FHV-1 infections in cats, what medication can be administered?

Answer 9

Famciclovir (40 - 90 mg/kg PO q8hrs) and antiviral ophthalmic medications

Question 10

What is the common presentation for cats with suspected feline infectious peritonitis?

Answer 10

Fever, lethargy, weight loss, anorexia in addition to other clinical signs including cavitation effusions, pneumonia, organomegaly, anterior uveitis, retinal detachments or CNS disease

Question 11

Diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis relies solely on -?

Answer 11

Detection of pyogranulomatous vasculitis on histopathologic examination of biopsy specimens

Question 12

Currently the only medication that appears to slow the progression of FIP in cats is ______________.

Answer 12

Prednisolone