05 - Salmonella and Campylobacter

Question 1

1. Common zoonotic reservoirs for campylobacter?

Answer 1

1. animal feces, raw milk, puppies, farm animals

Question 2

1. common zoonotic reservoirs for salmonella?

Answer 2

1. reptiles, poultry/eggs, raw food diets/treats, pocket pets/snake food

Question 3

1. How are salmonella and campylobacter transmitted to humans?

Answer 3

1. ingestion of contaminated food

(plus those other things…)

Question 4

What are some recommendations to prevent transmission of Salmonella from reptiles to humans? Who should not possess reptiles?

Answer 4

Pregnant women, children <5yo, immunocompromised ppl should not possess reptiles (also child-care centers).

Family expecting a child should remove any reptile/amphibian before it arrives

No reptiles in daycares

Question 5

1. What individuals are at greatest risk for severe illness from foodborne diseases?

Answer 5

1. infants, pregnant women, elderly, immunocompromised

Question 6

1. salmonella enteritidis is associated with what food product?

Answer 6

1. eggs (vertical transmission)

Question 7

Be able to talk to your clients about the risks of raw feeds? Commercial pet foods? Pet chews?

Answer 7

raw foods: 20% contain salmonella

pet chews from china often contain salmonella

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