Respiratory infections of dogs Flashcards

1
Q

Kennel coughs official name is?

A

Infectious tracheobronchitis

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2
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Which viruses contribute to canine infectious respiratory disease?

A
  • Canine parainfluenza virus
  • Canine adenovirus
  • Canine herpes virus
  • Canine distemper virus
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3
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Which virus is most commonly isolated from cases of kennel cough?

A

Canine parainfluenza virus

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4
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How is canine parainfluenza virus excreted?

A

In Oronasal secretions

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5
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Where does canine parainfluenza virus multiply?

A

In epithelial and lymphoid cells of the respiratory tract

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6
Q

Which canine adenovirus has a vaccine available?

A

CAV-2

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7
Q

Describe the pathogenesis of canine adenovirus 1 and 2

A
CAV-1 = systemic disease, URTD
CAV-2 = respiratory disease
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8
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Which virus is responsible for ‘puppy fading syndrome’

A

Canine herpes virus

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9
Q

What are the signs of an influenza infection?

A

Mild kennel cough - nasal discharge and cough

Pneumonia and death - high fever, dyspnoea

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10
Q

What is the morphology of Bordetella bronchiseptica?

A

Gram negative small coccobacillus

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11
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What are the 3 signs of Bordetella bronchiseptica infection?

A
  • Coughing
  • Nasal discharge
  • Bronchopneumonia
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12
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How can a Bordetella bronchiseptica infection be diagnosed?

A
  • Nasal/oropharyngeal swabs
  • Transtracheal wash
  • Bronchoalveolar lavage
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13
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After how many days should Bordetella bronchiseptica be treated?

A

Antibiotics are only indicated if clinical signs persist for greater than 10 days and/or the dog is systemically unwell

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14
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What are the first choice antibiotics to treat Bordetella bronchiseptica?

A

Doxycycline

Amoxycillin

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15
Q

How is the vaccine for Bordetella bronchiseptica administered?

A

Avirulent live intranasal vaccine

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16
Q

How can Bordetella bronchiseptica be controlled in kennels?

A
  • Vaccinate dogs
  • Isolate affected dogs
  • Adequate hygiene
  • Prevent contact between animals
  • Ventilation
  • Batch incoming animals
17
Q

Which fungi causes chronic nasal discharge in dogs?

A

Nasal aspergillosis

18
Q

Nasal aspergillosis commonly affects which dogs?

A

Young dogs

Dolichocephalic breeds

19
Q

What are the clinical signs of a Nasal aspergillosis infection?

A
  • Chronic nasal discharge
  • Haemorrhage
  • Depigmentation of the nose
  • Pain around the muzzle
  • Pain on eating
20
Q

How is Nasal aspergillosis treated?

A

Penicillin
Systemic and topical antifungals
Surgery to remove affected turbinates