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What clinical abnormalities are specific to toxoplasmosis?
What clinical abnormalities are specific to toxoplasmosis?
- Neutrophilic leukocytosis
- Eosinophilia (correct)
- Monocytosis
- Lymphocytosis
Which of the following is NOT an abnormality found in the cerebrospinal fluid of cats with acute CNS toxoplasmosis?
Which of the following is NOT an abnormality found in the cerebrospinal fluid of cats with acute CNS toxoplasmosis?
- Increased neutrophils
- Small mononuclear cells
- Mixed inflammatory cell infiltrates
- High lymphocyte count (correct)
What is a distinctive characteristic of hyperglobulinemia in dogs with chronic toxoplasmosis?
What is a distinctive characteristic of hyperglobulinemia in dogs with chronic toxoplasmosis?
- It is generally polyclonal (correct)
- It is associated with neutrophilic leukocytosis
- It is monoclonal
- It is caused by low protein levels
Which of the following can be detected in the urine of some dogs or cats with clinical toxoplasmosis?
Which of the following can be detected in the urine of some dogs or cats with clinical toxoplasmosis?
What is the estimated prevalence of feline chronic gingivostomatitis complex in first opinion practice in the United Kingdom?
What is the estimated prevalence of feline chronic gingivostomatitis complex in first opinion practice in the United Kingdom?
What percentage of cats with chronic oral disease have been found to shed FCV in various studies?
What percentage of cats with chronic oral disease have been found to shed FCV in various studies?
What has recent work shown about the correlation between FCV load and disease severity or outcome?
What has recent work shown about the correlation between FCV load and disease severity or outcome?
What is the primary site for viral replication in FCV infection?
What is the primary site for viral replication in FCV infection?
Which type of cells are primarily infected by FCV in the lower respiratory complications?
Which type of cells are primarily infected by FCV in the lower respiratory complications?
What is the most prominent pathologic feature of FCV infection?
What is the most prominent pathologic feature of FCV infection?
In FCV infection, what has been overemphasized in the past due to experimental studies using aerosol challenge?
In FCV infection, what has been overemphasized in the past due to experimental studies using aerosol challenge?
What is a common clinical sign present in most strains of FCV?
What is a common clinical sign present in most strains of FCV?
Which organ is NOT commonly affected by lesions associated with FCV infection?
Which organ is NOT commonly affected by lesions associated with FCV infection?
What is a distinguishing feature of FCV-Associated Virulent Systemic Disease (VSD)?
What is a distinguishing feature of FCV-Associated Virulent Systemic Disease (VSD)?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with FCV infection?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with FCV infection?
What is a potential complication associated with some strains of FCV?
What is a potential complication associated with some strains of FCV?
What is a characteristic feature of FCV-VSD outbreaks?
What is a characteristic feature of FCV-VSD outbreaks?
Which of these organs is not commonly associated with viral antigen detection in FCV-infected cats?
Which of these organs is not commonly associated with viral antigen detection in FCV-infected cats?
What sets apart strains of FCV from each other?
What sets apart strains of FCV from each other?
What is a distinct feature of FCV-induced acute synovitis?
What is a distinct feature of FCV-induced acute synovitis?
The virulence of FCV can result in which of the following?
The virulence of FCV can result in which of the following?
What has recent research shown about the correlation between FCV load and disease severity or outcome?
What has recent research shown about the correlation between FCV load and disease severity or outcome?
What percentage of cats with chronic oral disease have been found to shed FCV in studies?
What percentage of cats with chronic oral disease have been found to shed FCV in studies?
Which agent, besides FCV, is likely to be involved in feline chronic gingivostomatitis complex according to the text?
Which agent, besides FCV, is likely to be involved in feline chronic gingivostomatitis complex according to the text?
Which type of cells have been found to be infected by FCV in alveolar macrophages and to a lesser extent, type II pneumocytes?
Which type of cells have been found to be infected by FCV in alveolar macrophages and to a lesser extent, type II pneumocytes?
What has recent research suggested about the occurrence of primary interstitial pneumonia in FCV infection?
What has recent research suggested about the occurrence of primary interstitial pneumonia in FCV infection?
What is the main pathologic feature that distinguishes FCV infection?
What is the main pathologic feature that distinguishes FCV infection?
Which tissues may FCV be found in, besides oral and respiratory tissues?
Which tissues may FCV be found in, besides oral and respiratory tissues?
What are the common lesions seen in FCV-infected joints?
What are the common lesions seen in FCV-infected joints?
Which type of lesions are widespread in cases of FCV-associated virulent systemic disease (VSD)?
Which type of lesions are widespread in cases of FCV-associated virulent systemic disease (VSD)?
Where have viral antigens been detected in FCV infection?
Where have viral antigens been detected in FCV infection?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of FCV infection?
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of FCV infection?
In FCV infection, what is a common early sign apart from pyrexia?
In FCV infection, what is a common early sign apart from pyrexia?
What is a distinguishing feature of some strains of FCV?
What is a distinguishing feature of some strains of FCV?
