Principles and changes with viral disease
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Which of the following is a common diagnostic test for cat flu?

  • Detection of virus nucleic acid
  • Detection of bacterial antigen
  • Detection of antiviral antibody
  • Detection of virus antigen (correct)

    • What is the purpose of sending a saliva or swab for virus nucleic acid via quantitative PCR or PCR?

  • To treat secondary infections
  • To detect antiviral antibody
  • To confirm non-viral cause
  • To detect active virus (correct)

    • What does the detection of antiviral antibody indicate?

  • Presence of bacterial infection
  • Exposure to disease in a certain population (correct)
  • Elimination of disease from a certain population
  • Presence of virus in the sample

    • Which diagnostic test is relatively easy to confirm the presence of Canine Parvovirus?

    <p>Detection of virus antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sending a sample for PCR in case of Neutropenia?

    <p>To confirm non-viral cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are in-house tests for Neutropenia not considered 100% accurate?

    <p>They have a high false negative rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should acute Cat 'flu be treated?

    <p>Symptomatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of confirming the presence of virus in Cat 'flu?

    <p>To determine the need for quarantine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are rapid tests not available for confirming the presence of Cat 'flu?

    <p>They are not sensitive enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of wet FIP?

    <p>Presence of characteristic effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive feline coronavirus antibody test indicate?

    <p>The cat has been exposed to the enteric form of the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Rivalta test used for in diagnosing FIP?

    <p>To detect the presence of characteristic effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of testing a pool of animals and using pooled samples in diagnosing diseases?

    <p>To identify the specific viruses present in the pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of bulk milk antibody testing in BVD control?

    <p>It can indicate the level of BVD circulation in the herd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for corneal ulcers caused by feline herpes virus?

    <p>Specific antiviral therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for a cat with bordetella infection?

    <p>2-week course of doxycycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of disease control measures such as biosecurity and vaccination?

    <p>To prevent disease introduction and spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diagnostic test for avian influenza?

    <p>Tracheal swab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of sequencing and serotyping in the diagnosis of avian influenza?

    <p>To identify the specific subtype of avian influenza virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate treatment for corneal ulcers caused by feline herpes virus?

    <p>Specific antiviral therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider specific antiviral therapies for corneal ulcers?

    <p>To prevent rupture of the cornea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment duration for doxycycline in cats with bordetella infection?

    <p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to know if a cat has bordetella infection before starting antibiotic treatment?

    <p>To ensure the correct antibiotics are used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common clinical signs of calf respiratory disease?

    <p>Cough, nasal and ocular discharge, pyrexia, and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should diagnostic tests be used for calf respiratory disease?

    <p>When the results will alter the course of treatment quite often they will not in these cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic method of choice for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?

    <p>Measurement of FeCoV antibody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive FeCoV antibody test indicate?

    <p>Exposure to the enteric form of the virus in the past as well as possible exposure to FIP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of cat flu?

    <p>To confirm the presence of the virus or identify a non-viral cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are rapid tests not available for confirming the presence of cat flu?

    <p>There are no rapid tests available for cat flu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended diagnostic test for confirming the presence of Canine Parvovirus?

    <p>A sample of feces or a lateral flow test can confirm the presence of Canine Parvovirus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of disease control measures such as biosecurity and vaccination?

    <p>The main purpose of disease control measures such as biosecurity and vaccination is to prevent the spread of diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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