pansystemic Flashcards
which feline pan systemic disease is closely related , antigenically to canine parvo
feline panleukopenia
how is panleukopenia transmitted? does it remain in environment for days, weeks, months or years
direct contact or contaminated environment, remain infectious for years
what is the incubation period for panleukopenia
4-5 days
what are the 3 clinical forms of feline panleuk
acute, peracute, subacute
feline infectious peritonitis does not occur without exposure to
feline coronavirus
what are the 2 forms of FIP? which clinical progression is more rapid
wet and dry ; wet
is FIP inactivated easily in the environment? by what
yes - household cleaners
how i feline leukemia virus spread
close contact between cats ; saliva, urine, tears, milk
if a client finds that their cat is FeLV positive what should they do
keep animal indoors, isolate, keep up with vaccinations, see DVM is any signs develop
which disease can grow in human cell cultures but evidence of infection in non feline species does not exist
FeLV
what is FIV
lentivirus associated with an immunodeficiency in domestic cats
what is the major route of transmission of FIV
fighting / bite wounds
what is the scientific name for the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis? what type of parasite is this
toxoplasma gondii, protozoa
how does transmission of toxoplasmosis occur
eating contaminated meat, fecal oral, transplacental
Which pansystemic disease can result in serious birth defects? For how long after infection do cats shed the oocysts in their feces?
toxoplasmosis, 1-2 weeks
