VT38 - Feline Infectious Diseases: All the Various Viruses

Sunday, February 19, 2023

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-FELINE

Staff Development Coordinator

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Elizabeth Barclay, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician
Holland Military Working Dog Hospital
Devine, TX, United States

General Veterinary Technician Session: In this infectious disease lecture, common viruses seen in feline patients will be discussed. The three of the most common viruses are feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus and herpes virus. Pathophysiology, treatment, supportive care and isolation protocols will be discussed with each virus.

Learning Objectives:

Explain diagnostics, treatment therapies, and prognosis for Feline Leukemia Virus at the end of the session
Explain diagnostics, treatment therapies, and prognosis for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus at the end of the session
Explain diagnostics, treatment therapies, and prognosis for Feline Herpes Virus at the end of the session
Outline isolation protocols for all three viruses reviewed in this session