Thrombocytopaenia Flashcards
1
Q
What infectious diseases can trigger IMTP? (9 answers)
A
Ehrlichia spp.
Lesihmania
Anaplasma spp.
Babesia spp.
Rangelia spp.
Borrelia burgdorferi
Rickettsia rickettsii
Angiostrongylus vasorum
Canine distemper virus
2
Q
What is bernard-soulier syndrome?
A
Mutation in gp9 gene in cocker spaniels - results in thrombocytopathia and frequently macrothrombocytopaenia. Causes a platelet adhesion defeat due to lack of functional platelet membrane vwf receptor complex.
Can confirm with dna testing
