ANTHRAX Flashcards
1
Q
- Definition of animals suspected of being infected with anthrax
A
No clinical signs but:
- In direct contact with animal died of, diseased in or suspicious to anthrax within 20 days before the confirmation
- Consumed same feedstuff or water source as animals died of, diseased in or suspicious to anthrax
- Grazed on pasture infected with anthrax without vaccination
2
Q
- Definition of animals diseased with anthrax
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- Typical clinical signs
- Characteristic pathological lesions (PM, meat inspection)
- Laboratory findings
3
Q
- Official measures in case of animals diseased with anthrax
A
- Isolation to “diseased and suspected of being diseased” group
- Immediate obligatory treatment
- Change of feedstuff, drinking water, no grazing
4
Q
- Official measures in case of animals suspected of being infected with anthrax
A
- Isolation to “suspected of being infected” group
- Obligatory vaccination
- 14 days observation
Cattle, horse: rectal temperature taken daily
Sheep, goat, pigs: observation daily
If fever, or signs → move to “suspected of being diseased” group, treatment
5
Q
Suspicious to anthrax = suspicious of being diseased ? – additional question !
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- Showing non-typical signs
- Suspected of being infected and showing fever
6
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PQ – Definition and measures - infected areas with Anthrax – additional question !
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Any area with confirmed cases. Where anthrax was confirmed or which was origin of infection (water, feed)
Pasture, Village, farm, holding, pound
- Any place where animals were buried (assume they died of anthrax!!) Should be:
Fenced, No grazing – except vaccinated animals, No feedstuff production
For minimum for 25 years
7
Q
Public health measures in case of Anthrax– additional question
A
- Notify State medical service
- Inform keeper/owner (zoonosis, ! not to consume products)
- Personal disinfection
- Protective clothing, gloves, footwear, masks
- Keeping floor wet, prevent dust // spores
