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1.12) TROPICAL, FUNGAL, & ANIMAL-BORNE DISEASES > 1.02 Animal-Borne Diseases (Part II) > Flashcards

1.02 Animal-Borne Diseases (Part II) Flashcards

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PLAGUE

How is the Plague transmitted?

A

Rodent Exposure

in the American Southwest region

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PLAGUE

What are (4) common symptoms of the Plague?

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  1. High Fever (sudden-onset)
  2. Intense Headache
  3. Severe Myalgia
  4. Massively Enlarged Lymph Nodes (buboes)
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PLAGUE

  1. What is the Best INITIAL Diagnostic Test for the Plague?
  2. What is the Most ACCURATE Diagnostic Test for the Plague?
A

Best INITIAL Test: Gram Stain (Gram-Negative rods on Smear of Node Aspirate)

Most ACCURATE Test: Culture

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PLAGUE

What is the Treatment for the Plague?

A

Streptomycin

or

Gentamicin

or

Doxycycline

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PLAGUE

Which form of the Plague can be Fatal within 24 hours?

A

Pneumonic Plague

(Lung)

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STRONGYLOIDES

What is the Causative Agent of Strongyloides?

A

Nematode

(Roundworm)

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STRONGYLOIDES

What are (6) common symptoms of Strongyloides?

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  1. Skin involvement
  2. Respiratory symptoms
  3. GI symptoms
  4. Itchy lesions, particularly on the feet (where the organism entered — wear shoes! )
  5. Eosinophilic Pneumonia (coughing up the organism from the lymphatics)
  6. Nausea, Diarrhea (from swallowing what was coughed up)
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STRONGYLOIDES

What are (2) Diagnostic Tests used for Strongyloides?

A

Stool Sample & Bronchoscopy

show Worms/Larvae (not eggs)

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STRONGYLOIDES

What is the Treatment for Strongyloides?

A

Ivermectin

or

Albendazole

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STRONGYLOIDES

What form of Strongyloides infection do you see in Immunocompromised patients?

A

Hyperinfection Syndrome

(Everywhere)

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BRUCELLOSIS

How is Brucellosis transmitted?

A

Exposure to Unpasteurized Milk or Uninspected Meat from outside the United States; “returning war veteran.”

Brucella needs long periods to grow

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BRUCELLOSIS

What are (6) common Clinical Findings for Brucellosis?

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  1. Fever for weeks/months
  2. Hepatosplenomegaly
  3. Endocarditis
  4. Osteomyelitis
  5. Meningitis
  6. Chronic joint pain
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BRUCELLOSIS

What are (2) Diagnostic Tests used for Brucellosis?

A

Culture

(Blood, CSF, Urine, Marrow)

and

Serology

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BRUCELLOSIS

What is the Treatment for Brucellosis?

A

Doxycycline

and

Gentamicin

Add Rifampin for Bone and Heart infection

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