Develop your knowledge and understanding of viral induced upper respiratory tract (URTD) disease in cats. This is a one-part course that can also be taken as part of the Respiratory conditions course bundle. 

This module looks at pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and outcomes of URTD in cats, including:
Cause – most causes are caused by feline herpesvirus (FHV) or feline calicivirus (FCV).
Signs – depression, anorexia, pyrexia, mucopurulent oculonasal discharge, sneezing, oral ulcerations.
Diagnosis – clinical signs, virus isolation, PCR.
Treatment – supportive and symptomatic, antibiotic therapy for secondary bacterial infection, antivirals in some cases.
Prognosis – usually good for recovery although occasionally severe disease which can be fatal. Latent (FHV) and chronic (FCV) infections may occur, either subclinical or associated with chronic clinical signs. 

Support and Resources 
This online module includes an e-Book with content from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Felis followed by a quiz leading to a personalized certificate. Written by some of the world's leading veterinarians, ensuring accuracy and depth of content. 

This course was written and peer reviewed by:

• Severine Tasker
• Albert Lloret

CPD Hours
This module is worth approximately 60 minutes of CPD.