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1. This disease is a condition in which antibodies attach to the host's red cells, resulting in immunologic destruction of the cells and there by in anemia. In most cases this destruction occurs in an organ, such as the spleen, with no indication of jaundice. What is the name of this disease?
2. A cat usually gets this virus when the disease enters the cat orally. The infection occurs primarily in the lymphoid tissues of the tonsillar area and the intestines. What is the name of this virus?
3. This disease is contracted primarily through bite wounds, although cats can get this disease by sharing the same litter box, eating out of the same bowls, and licking each other. Kittens can contract this disease from their mothers by nursing and during birth. The outcome of this disease is often fatal. What is the name of this disease?
4. This disease is caused by a bullet shaped virus that attacks the central nervous system, and eventually the brain. The incubation period can be a few days to a year depending on the location of penetration. What is the name of this disease?
5. In most cases, this disease occurs in cats less than three years of age. Clinical signs include: Intermittent loss of appetite, depression, weight loss, and fever. An accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity is probably the most common clinical sign. What is the name of this virus?
6. A prime source for this disease are infected rodents. Another source of infection is an infected tick or deer fly. Clinical signs may include no appetite, vomiting, and sudden weight loss. What is the name of this disease?
7. This disease can be found in the intestinal tract of many wild and domesticated cats. The infected animals excrete the bacteria in their feces. What is the name of this disease?
8. This disease is caused by an overproduction of thyroxine. Clinical signs include: weight loss, increased appetite, restlessness, increased fluid intake and urination, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle weakness. What is the name of this disorder?
9. With this disease there is an increase of the total red cell mass of the blood, and the plasma volume is decreased. What is the name of this disease?
10. This disease is an infection with a predilection for the central nervous system. Cats can contract this disease from inhaling the organism that causes the disease. Clinical signs include: sneezing, snuffling, heavy breathing, and a thick nasal discharge. What is the name of this disease?
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