Vet To Vet: Serial Fiv Serological Results In Cohabiting Fiv-positive And Fiv-negative Cats
Dr. Annette Litster discusses her research, risk management and modes of transmission regarding cohabitating FIV-positive and FIV-negative cats. How will the research inform practical guidelines at your shelter?
Presenter: Dr. Annette Litster
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida's 7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference
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We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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What is the main mode of FIV transmission?
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Subcutaneous transmission via deep bite wounds
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Mucosal transmission via shared food dishes
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Mucosal transmission via sexual intercourse
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Intrapartum transmission during the birthing process
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Subcutaneous transmission via deep bite wounds -
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Transmucosal infection requires up to ________ more virus than parenteral routes and has only been confirmed in ______ settings.
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10x; home
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100x; laboratory
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1,000x; home
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10,000x; laboratory
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100,000x; laboratory
Correct Answer
D. 10,000x; laboratory -
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The results of study #1 indicated that the risk of FIV transmission may be higher in free-roaming cats because of territorial fighting than in stable household of indoor cats.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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Study #2 resulted in the vertical transmission of FIV to nineteen kittens born to 5 FIV-positive queens.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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Which of the following is a recommendation for ‘mixed’ housing?
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Determination of FIV status of all cats
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Careful management when first introducing cats
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Segregation of cats that display agonistic interactions
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A and B
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All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
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Which of the following have been shown to transmit FIV?
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Mutual grooming
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Mild aggression
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Shared food bowls
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Shared litter boxes
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All of the above
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None of the above
Correct Answer
F. None of the above -
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The risk of FIV transmission is low in a stable household of indoor cats.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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Viral load, or the amount of virus the cat is exposed to, does not play an important role in FIV transmission because a very small amount of virus exposure will always result in FIV transmission.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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