animal diseases Flashcards
What animals does salmonella effect?
Poultry and reptiles
Is salmonella zoonotic?
YES
What are the symptoms of of salmonella?
fever, abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea
what are the treatments of salmonella?
Drinking plenty of water or other clear fluids
What’s the prevention of salmonella?
washing your hand, keep your food preparation area clean
What animals does campylobacter effect?
poultry, cattle, pigs,
What are the symptoms of campylobacter?
YES
What are the symptoms of campylobacter?
diarrhoea (often bloody), fever, and stomach cramps
What are the treatments of campylobacter?
Most people with Campylobacter infection don’t need antibiotics
What’s the prevention of campylobacter?
Avoid eating raw or undercooked eggs
What animals does Leptospirosis effect?
Cattle, Pigs, Horses
Is Leptospirosis zoonotic?
YES
What are the symptoms of Leptospirosis?
high fever, headaches, chills
What are the treatments of Leptospirosis?
antibiotics, such as doxycycline or penicillin,
what’s the prevention of Leptospirosis?
Avoid touching fresh water or soil that may be contaminated with animal urine.
What animals does Septicaemia effect?
water buffalo, cattle, and bison
Is Septicaemia zoonotic?
YES
What are the symptoms of Septicaemia ?
loss of consciousness.
severe breathlessness
What are the treatments of Septicaemia?
antibiotics, managing blood flow to organs, and treating the source of the infection
what’s the prevention of Septicaemia?
Keep cuts clean and covered until healed. Manage chronic medical conditions such as diabetes. Maintain a healthy weight
What animals does Bronchitis effect?
White Terriers and Cocker Spaniels
Is Bronchitis zoonotic?
No-but can cause allergies
What are the symptoms of Bronchitis?
a cough – you may cough up clear, white, yellow or green mucus.
chest pain when coughing.
shortness of breath.
What are the treatments of Bronchitis ?
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and plenty of fluids
