Feline Infectious Respiratory Diseases Lecture Notes

A set of 10 vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts regarding feline viral respiratory diseases from Dr. Heather Wilson's lecture notes.

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)

An upper respiratory infection in young kittens and older cats caused by a type 1 herpes virus.

Type 1 Herpes Virus

The specific viral agent responsible for causing Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR).

Herpes Virus Contagiousness

The characteristic of all herpes viruses being very contagious in susceptible animals.

FVR Symptoms

Clinical signs of FVR including sniffling, sneezing, coughing, ocular and nasal discharge, fever, dehydration, and weight loss.

FVR Care Strategy

Hospitalization and aggressive supportive care required for young kittens so their immune system can overcome the debilitating infection.

Calicivirus

An infectious viral disease in cats ranging from mild asymptomatic illness to acute, severe pneumonia.

Calicivirus Ulcer Sites

Ulcers caused by Calicivirus that form in the mouth, nasal passages, and the conjunctiva of the eye.

Conjunctiva

The membrane of the eye where ulcers can develop during a Calicivirus infection.

Dehydration

A systemic symptom listed alongside fever and weight loss in cats suffering from FVR.

Dr. Heather Wilson

The instructor or author named at the header of the feline disease lecture notes.