Lecture 25

Question 1

True or false: CPV 2 is 50% genetically similar to Feline Panleukopenia virus

Answer 1

False; it is 98% genetically similar

Question 2

The main mode of transmission for Parvo

Answer 2

Shed in feces in enormous amounts

Question 3

True or false: the most common strain of Parvo is CPV 2a. CPV 2b is the second

Answer 3

False; CPV 2b is the most common. CPV 2c is the second

Question 4

True or false: like Feline Panleukopenia, Parvo is very resistant to environmental factors

Answer 4

True

Question 5

How long do dogs shed Parvo?

Answer 5

1 month post-infection

Question 6

Puppies are primarily infected with Parvo because…

Answer 6

unvaccinated puppies, unvaccinated moms, or no colostrum

Question 7

CBC findings of Parvo

Answer 7

Severe leukopenia, decreased WBC, decreased electrolytes, increased PCV, and decreased glucose

Question 8

Bloody malodorous diarrhea of Parvo is caused by…

Answer 8

Necrosis and destruction of crypts

Question 8

Compromised intestinal lining allows bacteria to enter the blood stream and cause _____

Answer 8

Septicemia

Question 9

Diagnosis of Parvo

Answer 9

ELISA snap test for viral antigen in feces

Question 10

True or false: freezing is protective to Parvo

Answer 10

True