Vet To Vet: Serial Fiv Serological Results In Cohabiting Fiv-positive And Fiv-negative Cats

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Vet To Vet: Serial Fiv Serological Results In Cohabiting Fiv-positive And Fiv-negative Cats - Quiz
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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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  • 2. 

    What is the main mode of FIV transmission?

    • Subcutaneous transmission via deep bite wounds

    • Mucosal transmission via shared food dishes

    • Mucosal transmission via sexual intercourse

    • Intrapartum transmission during the birthing process

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Subcutaneous transmission via deep bite wounds
  • 3. 

    Transmucosal infection requires up to ________ more virus than parenteral routes and has only been confirmed in ______ settings.

    • 10x; home

    • 100x; laboratory

    • 1,000x; home

    • 10,000x; laboratory

    • 100,000x; laboratory

    Correct Answer
    A. 10,000x; laboratory
  • 4. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    Study #2 resulted in the vertical transmission of FIV to nineteen kittens born to 5 FIV-positive queens.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 6. 

    Which of the following is a recommendation for ‘mixed’ housing?

    • Determination of FIV status of all cats

    • Careful management when first introducing cats

    • Segregation of cats that display agonistic interactions

    • A and B

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 7. 

    Which of the following have been shown to transmit FIV?

    • Mutual grooming

    • Mild aggression

    • Shared food bowls

    • Shared litter boxes

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
  • 8. 

    The risk of FIV transmission is low in a stable household of indoor cats.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 9. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False

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