what species does ETEC not infect
foals, puppies, kittens
most common site of simple obstruction (generally)
iliocecal junction, pylorus
3 major parts of white pulp in spleen
PALS/T-cells, lymphoid follicles, marginal zone
most common oral neoplasia in cats
squamous cell carcinoma
airplane de-icing fluid is actually what substance that we use fairy often (in a much more diluted form)
windshield washer fluid
what 2 protozoa that cause enteric disease are not invasive
giardia, cryptosporidium
where do we almost always find enteroliths (according to murphy)
right dorsal colon
what 4 things are affected by thymus enlargement
respiratory tract, digestive tract, cranial vena cava, thoracic duct
what 2 viruses are associated with stomatitis in cats
herpesvirus, calilicvirus
what languages are air canada required to speak
english, french, some understanding of the country they are flying to
torsion vs volulus
torsion: twist around longitudinal axis
volulus: twist with mesenteric entrapment
What type of C. perfringens pathogen causes enteric disease
C. perfringens type C
common primary sites for HSA
spleen, R atrium, liver
most common presentation of lymphoma in dogs
multicentric
how many extra employees does Toronto International hire for the winter season
120
what will cytology of abdominocentesis of a horse with closed loop with stragulation show
increased WBC in abdomen, hyperprotinemia, possibly bacteria and feed material
simple obstruction vs closed loop obstruction
simple obstruction: occlusion at a single point
closed loop: occlusion at two points (seclusion of gut segment)
what can we see on histology when looking at lymph node hyperplasia
B or T cells, increased mitotic rate, immature lymphoblasts
progressive compression of the thoracic duct due to thymic enlargement can lead to what clinical signs
chylothorax (lymphatic effusion)
what is a Herman Nelson (context: canadian winter + freezing temperatures)
big heater to de-thaw things like bathroom stuff and fuel things on the planes outside
differentials for round cell neoplasia and which is malignant
lymphoma, mast cell tumors, plasmacytomas
mast cell tumors
what 2 signs of intestinal dysfunction indicate large bowel diarrhea
tenesmus, hematochezia/mucus
characteristic pathogens that can induce granulomatous inflammation (4)
Mycobacterium, Nocardia, Actinobacillus, parasites
a _____ is extraductal accumulation of salivary secretion in an adjacent soft tissue (often at angle of mandible). Often a result of trauma to a salivary gland
salivary mucocele/sialocele
how many planes can the toronto airport de-icing facility de-ice at one time
12