Unit 1 - Canine Viral Diseases Flashcards
What is the family name for canine distemper
Paramyxoviridae
What are the seven canine viral diseases
Distemper, adenovirus, para influenza, parvovirus, coronavirus, papilloma virus, rabies
Describe the structure of the canine distemper virus
Enveloped RNA virus
What symptom manifestations does distemper cause
Respiratory, gastrointestinal, central nervous system
What is the host range for distemper
Dogs, wolves, foxes, ferrets, raccoons, skunks, lion
How is the morbidity and mortality in dogs
High morbidity and mortality . 50% mortality and unvaccinated dogs
Which age range is more susceptible to distemper
3 to 6 months more susceptible
What is the incubation period for distemper
3 to 8 days
Describe the route of infection for distemper
Inhaled droplets of infected secretions
Describe the dissemination of distemper
Macrophages carry the virus to local lymph nodes and then the virus spreads via viremia to respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital tract and central nervous system
What are the non-neurological signs of distemper
Fever, anorexia, nasal and ocular thick discharge, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea
What are the neurological signs of distemper
Seizures, circling, ataxia, paralysis
What happens to dogs that survive distemper
They often have lifelong nervous system complications
How do you treat distemper
Supportive care, IV fluid, antibiotics, anticonvulsive, analgesic
How long do infected dogs with distemper shed the virus for
Several months
How do you prevent canine distemper
Vaccination, prevent contact with wildlife, disinfection, isolation of infected puppies
What is the family of the canine adenovirus
Adenoviridae
Describe the structure of the canine adenovirus
Non-envelope DNA virus
What is type one canine adenovirus
Infectious hepatitis
What is type two canine adenovirus
Respiratory infection
What can canine adenovirus one infect
Foxes, wolves, coyotes, skunks, bears
What can canine adenovirus one cause
Acute or chronic hepatitis
In which age range is the at T9 adenovirus most common
Dogs less than one year of age
What is the incubation period for the acute disease version of K9 adenovirus one
4 to 9 days
What is the route of infection for canine adenovirus one
Oro nasal
What is the dissemination for canine adenovirus one
Virus replicates in tonsils then the following viremia there is viral replication in the liver, kidney, spleen, lungs
What are the clinical signs for canine adenovirus one
Most cases are asymptomatic. Can have peracute, acute or mild disease