Question

Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by a bacterial organism (called Chlamydophila felis). The most common signs of chlamydia in cats involve the eyes or the upper respiratory tract (nose or throat), and only when infection is not treated does it spread to the lungs. Because chlamydia lives inside cells of the body and is not able to survive for long in the environment, spread of infection relies on direct or close contact with an infected cat. Following infection, the incubation period (the time between infection and development of clinical signs of disease) is between three and ten days. The bacteria primarily infects the conjunctiva, which are the delicate membranes lining the eyelids and covering the edges of the eyeballs. The infection causes inflammation known as conjunctivitis. In normal cats, the conjunctiva is not readily visible and has a pale, salmon pink color. In cats with conjunctivitis, the conjunctiva becomes swollen and red, making it more visible. The nictitating membrane or third eyelid in the inner corner of the eye may protrude partially across the eye. One or both eyes may be involved. Affected cats initially develop a watery discharge from the eyes that quickly becomes thicker and is usually a yellow or greenish color. The eyes are uncomfortable and cats often keep the affected eye(s) closed. Many cats remain bright and otherwise appear normal, but some may develop a fever or lose their appetite. After one or two days, sniffles and sneezing may also occur. In kittens, the infection may spread to the lungs and cause fatal pneumonia. a. the time of year when he or she was born b. the color of his or her eyes c. the language spoken at his or her school d. the size of the city where he or she was born

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, none of the options listed (a, b, c, or d) have any relevance to feline chlamydial conjunctivitis. The factors mentioned in the question, such as the time of year of birth, eye color, language spoken at school, and size of the city of birth, do not have any known association with the infection.

Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is primarily caused by the bacterial organism Chlamydophila felis. It commonly affects the eyes or the upper respiratory tract in cats. The infection spreads through direct or close contact with an infected cat and typically manifests as conjunctivitis, which is the inflammation of the conjunctiva (the delicate membranes lining the eyelids and covering the edges of the eyeballs).

Symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis include swollen and red conjunctiva, watery discharge from the eyes that becomes thicker and yellow or greenish in color, discomfort, keeping the affected eye(s) closed, and possible development of fever or loss of appetite. In kittens, the infection can spread to the lungs and cause fatal pneumonia.

To summarize, the factors mentioned in the question (a, b, c, or d) do not have any relevance to feline chlamydial conjunctivitis. The infection is primarily caused by Chlamydophila felis and spreads through direct or close contact with infected cats, resulting in conjunctivitis and possible respiratory symptoms.