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Canine Parvovirus

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Canine Parvovirus game quiz
"Canine parvovirus, also simply known as parvo, is a very serious and devastating virus. This quiz emphasizes on some key aspects of the dangerous pathogen."

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


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.
    Puppy's immune system doesn't know how to react to the vaccine.
    Special bacteria that the puppy receives from the mother.
    Colostrum in the puppy's system.


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


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


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?
    Puppies less than 4 months.
    Dogs between the age of 3-7.
    All dogs.
    Vaccinated dogs.


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
    Stool
    Urine
    Saliva


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


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


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


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


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Compiled May 01 13