CEO Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC Coos Bay, OR, United States
Emerging infectious diseases are those that have increased in incidence in the last two decades for a variety of reasons, including changes in pathogens and expanded ranges. This lecture focuses on several important emerging diseases in the cat, such as new manifestations of streptococcal infections and new viral infections. It is important for the clinician to be aware of emergent diseases both as part of the One Health approach to human and veterinary medicine.
Learning Objectives:
Understand why some diseases are called ‘emerging’
Learn how to recognize some emerging infectious diseases of importance in cats
Learn how to diagnose and manage some emerging infectious diseases of importance in cats
