Feline Infectious Peritonitis (Fip)
FIP is a progressive, fatal disease that may develop in cats following infection with a coronavirus. This session, given by Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MA, DABVP, will provide an overview of FIP, covering disease transmission, clinical signs, and diagnosis as well as providing an update on new research that may lead to improved diagnostic testing and treatment in the future. Management and prevention of infection in shelter environments is emphasized.
Date: July 2014
Venue: 2014 ASPCA/Cornell Maddie's® Shelter Medicine Conference
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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There are two serotypes of feline corona virus (FCoV) and both can cause feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Which statement is true about FCoV infection?
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It is transmitted via fecal/oral route, saliva, or transplacentally.
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It is shed for months to years.
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It is widespread.
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A and C only.
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All of the above.
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E. All of the above. -
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It is theorized that FCoV becomes FIP when:
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The FCoV level is so high that it overwhelms the immune system.
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FCoV mutates and the mutation allows entry of the virus into macrophages.
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FCoV mutates and the mutation takes on the form of FIP cells.
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FCoV spreads to all body systems, compromising the immune system.
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None of the above.
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All of the above.
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B. FCoV mutates and the mutation allows entry of the virus into macrophages. -
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The outcome of an infection with FIP is dependent on:
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Pathogenicity of virus and/or the cat’s immune response.
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Neutered status of the cat.
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Co-infection with feline immunodeficiency virus.
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The breed of the cat.
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All of the above.
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A. Pathogenicity of virus and/or the cat’s immune response. -
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Which is true regarding the epidemiology of FIP?
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It is a disease of primarily old cats; males with the disease are more common than females, and there is higher incidence in densely housed populations/catteries.
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It is a disease of primarily young cats; females with the disease are more common than males, and there is higher incidence in densely housed populations/catteries.
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It is a disease of primarily young cats; males with the disease are more common than females, and there is higher incidence in densely housed populations/catteries.
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It is a disease of primarily young cats; males with the disease are more common than females, and there is lower incidence in densely housed populations/catteries.
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It is a disease of primarily neutered cats; males with the disease are more common than females, and there is higher incidence in densely housed populations/catteries.
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C. It is a disease of primarily young cats; males with the disease are more common than females, and there is higher incidence in densely housed populations/catteries. -
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Clinical signs of FIP:
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Always include bloody and severe diarrhea with associated dehydration.
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Are only seen with sudden death with no prior clinical signs.
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Always include ocular discharge, sneezing, and difficulty breathing.
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Can include lethargy, anorexia, recurrent fevers, icterus, abdominal masses, uveitis and retinal changes, as well as neurologic signs like ataxia and seizures.
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Are seen as sudden, unprovoked signs of aggression.
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D. Can include lethargy, anorexia, recurrent fevers, icterus, abdominal masses, uveitis and retinal changes, as well as neurologic signs like ataxia and seizures. -
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Preliminary diagnosis tests for FIP should include:
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Complete Blood Count.
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Chemistry Profile.
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Effusion analysis.
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All of the above.
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None of the above.
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D. All of the above. -
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Diagnosis of FIP is based on the combination of clinical signs and testing, not on the basis of a single test.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Major differential diagnoses include:
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Lymphoma, heart failure, liver disease and upper respiratory infection.
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Blunt trauma, heart failure, liver disease and bacterial peritonitis/pleuritis.
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Lymphoma, kidney failure, liver disease and bacterial peritonitis/pleuritis.
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Lymphoma, heart failure, liver disease and bacterial peritonitis/pleuritis.
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Lymphoma, heart failure, liver disease and urinary tract infection.
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D. Lymphoma, heart failure, liver disease and bacterial peritonitis/pleuritis. -
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What are the implications for shelters regarding FIP?
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Minimize FCoV in the environment through sanitation and litterbox management.
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Fast track kittens and segregate by age.
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Minimize overcrowding and stress.
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Closely monitor diarrhea with communal housing.
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All of the above.
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E. All of the above. -
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