Canine Parvovirus

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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? Puppy's immune system doesn't know how to react to the vaccine. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

8. An examination of what is needed to confirm CPV diagnosis? Stool Urine Blood 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 can also infect some domestic cats. Its capsid is completely different from the other CPV strains. It infects only cardiac tissue.

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

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. Isolating your dog. Looking for symptoms. Vaccination and good hygiene.

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

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