Cats infected with H3N2 canine influenza show signs
of upper respiratory illness, such as runny nose, congestion, malaise, lip smacking, and excessive salivation.
They began to show some symptoms
of upper respiratory illness, probably induced by stress.
The researchers hope their initial work identifying the protein signature could aid the development of a quick, noninvasive doctor's office test to determine the cause
of upper respiratory illness and appropriate treatment.
Not exact matches
Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at much greater risk for
upper respiratory illnesses, and babies
of mothers who smoke but don't breastfeed are at an even greater risk.
Day care attendance in the first year
of life and
illnesses of the
upper and lower
respiratory tract in children with a familial history
of atopy
Such protections include reducing the incidence
of gastrointestinal
illnesses,
upper respiratory infections, asthma, obesity, both types
of diabetes, and certain childhood cancers.
decreased risk
of ear /
upper respiratory infections, diarrheal
illnesses, and childhood cancer
Overall, the introduction
of formula milk as well as any breast feeding for less than six months were found to be significant risk factors for hospital, doctor, or clinic visits and hospital admissions specifically for
upper respiratory tract infections and wheezing lower
respiratory tract
illness.
«The longer you breastfeed, the less likely your baby is to have some
of the
illnesses that we associate with not breastfeeding, like ear infections and
upper respiratory infections,» Weiss says.
According to Wilson, monoclonal antibodies from (deliberately infected) animals were routinely used in the first half
of the 20th century to try to treat diphtheria (an
upper -
respiratory illness that killed roughly 15,000 people annually in the early 1920s until a vaccine was formulated against it in 1924) and tetanus (a potentially fatal infection also known as lockjaw, because one
of the muscles it destroys is in the jaw).
NTHI also can cause sinusitis, pneumonia and a range
of other
upper and lower
respiratory illnesses.
The researcher endorsed a history
of recurrent
upper respiratory infections, and did not regard the
illness as related to the titi monkey outbreak.
The study concluded that «perceived physical fitness and frequency
of aerobic exercise are important correlates
of reduced days with [an
upper respiratory track
illness] and severity
of symptoms during the winter and fall common cold seasons.»
As our dogs spend more time at indoor facilities, either for exercise or for boarding during the winter holidays, their exposure to other dogs increases their likelihood
of being exposed to diseases like
upper respiratory infections, parasites, or other gastrointestinal
illnesses.
The findings are important because
upper respiratory infection (URI) decreases the likelihood
of a cat being successfully adopted, and is a leading cause
of illness and euthanasia in shelter cat populations.
FVR and FCV infections result in similar
illnesses, characterized by nasal and ocular discharge, conjunctivitis, ulcers
of the oral cavity, anorexia, depression and inflammation
of the
upper respiratory tract.
As a result, a high percentage
of our rescue pets are treated for common
illnesses upon intake (kennel cough,
upper respiratory infections, ear mites, etc.).
IF YOU THINK YOU PET IS CONTAGIOUS: Please leave your pet in the car if you think there is any chance
of a transmittable
illness such as kennel cough,
upper respiratory disease or parvovirus.
Unkempt fur can be a sign
of disease and discharge from eyes could mean
upper respiratory infections or a sign
of more serious
illnesses.
Stress and being in close quarters with other dogs increases the risk
of disease transmission and it is not uncommon for boarding dogs to contract minor
illness consisting
of upper respiratory infection (kennel cough), gastrointestinal disorder such as vomiting or diarrhea, foot pad soreness, loss
of appetite and weight loss.
's care have an
illness of some sort, so the intake exams are critical to addressing existing problems, as well to make appropriate housing decisions for animals with communicable
illnesses such as ringworm, feline leukemia virus, sarcoptic mange, or
upper respiratory infections.
This vaccine creates localized immunity that supposedly reduces the incidence
of clinical signs and
illness but many pets develop mild to more serious
upper respiratory signs when given the live intranasal vaccination.
As I mentioned, symptoms
of the canine influenza look very similar to other
upper respiratory illnesses and the treatment would be very similar as well.
These adverse conditions often lead to
illness in sheltered cats, particularly the most common
of all feline shelter diseases,
upper respiratory infection (URI).
The term «Kennel Cough» refers to a group
of contagious symptoms
of an
upper respiratory infection and not one particular
illness.
The
illness commonly manifests with signs
of gastrointestinal upset and
upper respiratory illness.
Technically, it is a very contagious
illness that is characterized by a distinct cough, that is caused from inflammation in the
upper respiratory system
of dogs.
Human contact with water that has elevated levels
of bacteria creates a higher risk
of contracting
illnesses such as stomach flu, ear infections,
upper respiratory infections and skin rashes.
My family had scheduled a family vacation to Orlando this past April and we purchased travel insurance with Allianz in case
of unforeseen medical emergencies since our daughter is prone to severe medical
illness due to bilateral vesicoureteral reflux causing recurrent kidney infections and asthma which abruptly flares with any
upper respiratory tract infection.
A major
illness, such as cancer or
upper respiratory disease, can lead to several thousand dollars» worth
of medical care.
A study
of susceptibility to
upper respiratory infection and
illness.