Principles and changes with Viral Diseases

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Which of the following is true about clinical signs of virus infections?

  • Different viruses cause the same diseases
  • Clinical signs depend on the organ or region affected (correct)
  • Clinical signs are unrelated to the body system affected
  • Clinical signs are always acute

What is the difference between acute and chronic virus infections?

  • Chronic infections have more diverse clinical signs than acute infections
  • Acute infections are short-lived, while chronic infections last longer (correct)
  • Acute infections are more severe than chronic infections
  • Chronic infections are more common than acute infections

How does the host response contribute to the pathogenesis of a virus infection?

  • The immune response is unrelated to the disease
  • The immune response has no effect on the disease
  • The immune response helps clear the disease
  • The immune response worsens the disease (correct)

Which body systems are commonly affected in acute virus infections?

<p>Respiratory and intestinal systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common clinical signs of acute virus infections?

<p>Fever, depression, anorexia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two viruses are involved in cat 'flu?

<p>Calcivirus and Herpesvirus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some clinical signs of cat 'flu?

<p>Nasal and ocular discharge, pyrexia, anorexia, lethargy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to check for ulceration in cat 'flu?

<p>Fluorescein dye (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are secondary bacterial infections common for intestinal and respiratory virus infections?

<p>Intestinal and respiratory sites have resident bacteria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are virus infections always acute?

<p>Virus infections can be both acute and chronic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses is characterized by long drawn out infections?

<p>Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical sign of FeLV (feline leukemia virus) infection?

<p>Immunosuppression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus causes a disease in poultry that leads to a reduction of lymphocytes in the bursae?

<p>Infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is characterized by latency with on and off disease, particularly at times of stress?

<p>Herpes viruses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical signs of acute virus infections?

<p>Pyrexia, depression, anorexia, muscle weakness, general weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common clinical signs of cat 'flu?

<p>Nasal and ocular discharge, pyrexia, anorexia, lethargy</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do secondary bacterial infections commonly occur in intestinal and respiratory virus infections?

<p>Any damage to the airway can predispose the entry of resident bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between acute and chronic virus infections?

<p>Acute infections are usually short-lived and the animal will recover, while chronic infections are long-lasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the host immune response contribute to the pathogenesis of a virus infection?

<p>The immune response can lead to pathology and worsening of the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body systems are commonly affected in acute virus infections?

<p>Respiratory, intestinal, neurological, renal, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to check for ulceration in cat 'flu?

<p>Fluorescin dye</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common clinical signs of lentivirus infections in animals?

<p>Pyrexia, villus stunting, crypt dilation and necrosis, chronic infections and nasal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do lentiviruses differ from other viruses?

<p>Lentiviruses are characterized by long drawn out infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which retrovirus is known for causing immunosuppression and occasionally lymphoma in animals?

<p>FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of virus causes chronic rhinitis in cats?

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

What are some common clinical signs of FeLV (feline leukemia virus) infection?

<p>Immunosuppression, occasionally lymphoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which viruses exhibit latency with on and off disease, particularly at times of stress?

<p>Herpes viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which retrovirus is associated with lung tumors in animals?

<p>JSRV (Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of inclusion bodies in viral infections?

<p>Inclusion bodies can be used to identify certain viruses, such as Herpesviruses or Poxviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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