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What is the other disease name for kennel cough in dogs, caused by B. Bronchiseptica?
What is the other disease name for kennel cough in dogs, caused by B. Bronchiseptica?
Canine infectious respiratory disease
CIRD aka kennel cough is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease that affects older dogs primarily
CIRD aka kennel cough is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease that affects older dogs primarily
False (B)
What are the common clinical signs of Bordetella bronchiseptica infection in dogs?
What are the common clinical signs of Bordetella bronchiseptica infection in dogs?
- Severe psychological distress and aggression
- Excessive barking and eye discharge
- Persistent weight gain and increased appetite
- Sneezing, honking cough, fever, inappetence, and lethargy (correct)
In which situations is antibiotic treatment necessary for Bordetella bronchiseptica in dogs?
In which situations is antibiotic treatment necessary for Bordetella bronchiseptica in dogs?
What is the typical time frame for the development of clinical signs after exposure to Bordetella bronchiseptica?
What is the typical time frame for the development of clinical signs after exposure to Bordetella bronchiseptica?
What is the primary reason for the rapid outbreaks of Bordetella bronchiseptica in locations like kennels and animal hospitals?
What is the primary reason for the rapid outbreaks of Bordetella bronchiseptica in locations like kennels and animal hospitals?
Which of the following statements about Bordetella bronchiseptica is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about Bordetella bronchiseptica is incorrect?
What is the treatment and control method for B. Bronchiseptica in dogs?
What is the treatment and control method for B. Bronchiseptica in dogs?
B. Bronchiseptica in dogs: most cases involve a primary ___ infection or secondary ____ involvement.
B. Bronchiseptica in dogs: most cases involve a primary ___ infection or secondary ____ involvement.
What is the disease name for rabbits who are infected with B. Bronchiseptica?
What is the disease name for rabbits who are infected with B. Bronchiseptica?
Snuffles-like disease is accompanied by P. Multocida, which causes the rhinitis.
Snuffles-like disease is accompanied by P. Multocida, which causes the rhinitis.
Otitis media in rabbits is normally produced by ______
Otitis media in rabbits is normally produced by ______
What is the characteristic rabbits experience when they have otitis media?
What is the characteristic rabbits experience when they have otitis media?
What other disease(s) can B. Bronchiseptica in rabbits possibly cause?
What other disease(s) can B. Bronchiseptica in rabbits possibly cause?
The treatment for B. Bronchiseptica in rabbits for otitis media is to treat the ears with short term antibiotics
The treatment for B. Bronchiseptica in rabbits for otitis media is to treat the ears with short term antibiotics
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign typically associated with B. bronchiseptica infection in horses?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign typically associated with B. bronchiseptica infection in horses?
If a horse is found to have a mucopurulent nasal discharge and a mild cough, what further clinical signs would strongly suggest an infection with B. bronchiseptica?
If a horse is found to have a mucopurulent nasal discharge and a mild cough, what further clinical signs would strongly suggest an infection with B. bronchiseptica?
B. Bronchiseptica can be isolated from tracheal cultures of healthy horses
B. Bronchiseptica can be isolated from tracheal cultures of healthy horses
In the context of B. bronchiseptica in horses, what is the most accurate characterization of the organism's role in causing disease?
In the context of B. bronchiseptica in horses, what is the most accurate characterization of the organism's role in causing disease?
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Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough
A highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by B. bronchiseptica.
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD)
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD)
Another name for kennel cough; it affects primarily older dogs.
Bordetella bronchiseptica
Bordetella bronchiseptica
A bacterium causing respiratory issues in dogs.
Clinical signs of Bordetella infection
Clinical signs of Bordetella infection
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Onset of symptoms
Onset of symptoms
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Treatment for Bordetella infection
Treatment for Bordetella infection
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Prevention of Bordetella infection
Prevention of Bordetella infection
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B. bronchiseptica in horses
B. bronchiseptica in horses
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Opportunistic pathogen
Opportunistic pathogen
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Clinical signs of B. bronchiseptica
Clinical signs of B. bronchiseptica
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Associated diseases in horses
Associated diseases in horses
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Isolation from tracheal cultures
Isolation from tracheal cultures
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Study Notes
Bordetella bronchiseptica in Dogs
- Often a secondary infection following a primary viral infection.
- Clinical signs include sneezing, a flu-like illness, a forceful honking cough, fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy.
- Symptoms typically develop 3-5 days after exposure.
- Outbreaks are common in kennels and animal hospitals due to close contact.
- The disease is often mild and self-limiting.
- Vaccination is a primary treatment strategy.
- Antibiotic treatment is considered only when the dog shows systemic symptoms or evidence of bronchopneumonia.
- B. bronchiseptica can also infect horses, though clinical disease is less common.
- Clinical signs in horses may include mucopurulent nasal discharge, cough, lethargy, and weight loss; pneumonia, conjunctivitis, and even infertility have been reported.
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