Canine Parvovirus

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1. What organs are primarily infected by canine parvovirus (CPV)? Intestine and heart Kidney and bladder Brain and intestine Intestine and spleen

2. Sometimes vaccinations given to puppies against parvo are ineffective. What makes early vaccinations useless for a short period of time? Mucous layers in the GI track that protects the puppy. Colostrum in the puppy's system. Special bacteria that the puppy receives from the mother. Puppy's immune system doesn't know how to react to the vaccine.

3. The word 'parvo' comes from which of the following roots? Greek word 'varus' meaning virus. Greek word 'pavo' meaning dangerous. Latin word 'parvus' meaning small. Latin word 'vivus' meaning living.

4. By which of the following can CPV be spread? All of these Feces Fomites Your hands

5. The virus ____________ hot, cold, humid, and dry environments. is weakened by is always killed in thrives in is resistant to

6. What kind of dogs are at an increased risk of getting infected by CPV? Vaccinated dogs. All dogs. Puppies less than 4 months. Dogs between the age of 3-7.

7. CPV infection causes which of the following symptoms? Blood shot eyes, vomiting, kidney failure, and foaming at the mouth. Excessive drooling, lameness, and diarrhea. Fever, lethargy, vomiting, and severe (sometimes bloody) diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea, collapsed trachea, lameness, and hair loss.

8. An examination of what is needed to confirm CPV diagnosis? Blood Saliva Urine Stool

9. Any CPV strain can infect humans, pigs, and birds. True False

10. What is unique about CPV-2b (strain FP84)? It infects only cardiac tissue. It is the newest strain of CPV found. It can also infect some domestic cats. Its capsid is completely different from the other CPV strains.

11. Which of the following is NOT a treatment for a dog infected with CPV? Giving dog IVs to help dehydration. Preventing secondary infections. Keeping the dog warm. Vaccinating the dog.

12. Black and tan breeds such as the Doberman and Rottweiler may be more susceptible to CPV infections. True False

13. Which of the following would be a good way to prevent a CPV infection? Taking very young puppies to meet other dogs. Vaccination and good hygiene. Looking for symptoms. Isolating your dog.

14. Which is a good agent to help disinfect objects that might have CPV? Any disinfectant spray. Warm water with vinegar. Nothing can kill CPV. Chlorine bleach.

15. Even if an owner has had his/her dog vaccinated properly, a small percentage of dogs may not develop the protection they need to fight an infection. True False