NAVLE Feline Infectious 5

Question 1

A cat with chronic diarrhea is found to shed feline coronavirus on fecal PCR. The cat is otherwise healthy. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Monitor clinically; most cats clear enteric FCoV shedding without developing FIP

Answer

Most cats shed enteric FCoV transiently without progressing to FIP; monitoring clinical status is appropriate rather than immediate treatment.

Question 2

Which finding on effusion fluid analysis is most consistent with FIP rather than cardiac or neoplastic effusion?

Accepted Answer

Straw-colored viscous exudate with protein >35 g/L and low cell count

Answer

FIP effusion is typically a viscous, straw-colored exudate with high protein (>35 g/L) but surprisingly low cell counts, yielding a high Rivalta test result.

Question 3

Chlamydia felis infection in cats primarily affects which organ system?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctiva causing persistent unilateral then bilateral conjunctivitis

Answer

Chlamydia felis is an obligate intracellular pathogen that primarily causes chronic conjunctivitis, often beginning unilaterally before becoming bilateral.

Question 4

Which vaccine-preventable feline disease is caused by a parvovirus and requires only biannual boosters in adult cats after the initial series?

Accepted Answer

Feline panleukopenia

Answer

Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) vaccines provide long-lasting immunity; AAFP guidelines recommend triennial or less frequent boosters in low-risk adult cats after initial series.

Question 5

A FIV-positive cat living indoors is otherwise healthy. Which of the following management strategies is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Regular veterinary visits, indoor-only lifestyle, neutering, and monitoring for opportunistic infections

Answer

FIV-positive cats can live normal lifespans with appropriate management including indoor confinement, routine monitoring, and prompt treatment of secondary infections.

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NAVLE Feline Infectious 5