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1 INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS User name Password Log in

2 User name Log out MY PAGE USER GUIDE WELCOME TO THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS Main infectious diseases in dogs and cats 2. Vaccination Why vaccination is important Cats of all ages can and do become seriously ill or die from infectious diseases that could have been prevented through vaccination. Learn more Using a series of case studies, we will discuss developments in the diagnosis and management of a range of infectious diseases. Go to the training program! The immune system of human beings and domestic animals has evolved to protect the body from microbial infections. Vaccination is aimed at mobilizing the immune defense mechanisms and is one of the most successful medical interventions. Coming soon

3 BACK TO THE COURSES Débora Delfín Contacto: Edit Registered Courses INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS Infections caused by canine parvoviruses Feline leukemia Canine leptospirosis Feline panleukopenia Infectious canine hepatitis

4 Resources INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS English Spanish Italian German Turkish Download more information Download the references Infections caused by canine parvoviruses

5 You will find a user guide to help you. Infections caused by canine parvoviruses BACK TO THE COURSES Canine Parvovirus Course Progress This first course will deal with infections caused This by green canine progress parvoviruses. bar quill Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can show affect you all how dogs, much but unvaccinated of the dogs and puppies younger than four months old course are at the you most have at risk. completed. Infections caused by canine parvoviruses will serve the following purposes: INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS Course Progress 25% Updating your knowledge about canine parvoviruses. Helping you to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the clinical forms. COURSE LESSONS Describing the pathogenesis, clinical signs and lesions. Explaining the diagnosis and treatment. Allowing you to test what you have learnt throughout the course. LETS GO! Course content Etiology Epidemiology Pathogenesis Clinical signs and lesions Diagnosis Treatment Vaccines Etiology 2. Epidemiology 3. Pathogenesis 4. Clinical signs and lesions 5. Diagnosis 6. Treatment 7. Vaccines Quizzes Infections caused by canine parvoviruses

6 ?. Are you ready to become an expert on infectious diseases in dogs and cats? INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS Infections caused by canine parvoviruses CASE STUDY 1 This first course will deal with infections caused by canine parvoviruses. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are at the most at risk. Go to the case study CASE STUDY 2 2. Feline leukemia

7 Infections caused by canine parvoviruses BACK TO THE COURSES Canine Parvovirus INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS This first course will deal with infections caused by canine parvoviruses. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are at the most at risk. Infections caused by canine parvoviruses will serve the following purposes: Course Progress 25% Updating your knowledge about canine parvoviruses. Helping you to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the clinical forms. COURSE LESSONS Describing the pathogenesis, clinical signs and lesions. Explaining the diagnosis and treatment. Allowing you to test what you have learnt throughout the course. COURSE CONTENT Lessons Etiology Epidemiology Pathogenesis Clinical signs and lesions Diagnosis Treatment Vaccines Etiology 2. Epidemiology 3. Pathogenesis 4. Clinical signs and lesions 5. Diagnosis 6. Treatment 7. Vaccines Quizzes Infections caused by canine parvoviruses

8 User name Log out MY PAGE USER GUIDE Lesson 3. Pathogenesis Canine Parvovirus BACK BACK TO TO THE THE COURSES COURSES INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS Parvoviruses first replicate in the lymphoid tissue associated with the oropharynx, and subsequently, in other lymphoid organs, such as the thymus, spleen, bone marrow and lymph nodes. Course Progress 40% COURSE LESSONS Etiology 2. Epidemiology 3. Pathogenesis 4. Clinical signs and lesions 5. Diagnosis 6. Treatment 7. Vaccines 1 Colonization of the crypts of the intestinal villi by CPV. 2 Death of the cells of the crypts with dilatation of the crypts. 3 Secondary blunting of the intestinal villi. Previous Lesson Next Lesson

9 Quizz. Infections caused by canine parvoviruses INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS Question Which of the following sentenses is false? Canine parvovirus type-2 has undergone a rapid development over the past 35 years. The disease may be more prevalent in dog populations. The incidence of parvoviral infections has not declined in recent years. Target cells are located in the intestinal crypts. Presently, the myocardial form is very rare due to vaccination. Next

10 Quizz. Infections caused by canine parvoviruses INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN COMPANION ANIMALS Question Which of the following sentenses is false? Canine parvovirus type-2 has undergone a rapid development over the past 35 years. The disease may be more prevalent in dog populations. The incidence of parvoviral infections has not declined in recent years. Target cells are located in the intestinal crypts. Presently, the myocardial form is very rare due to vaccination. Incorrect

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