Brucella Flashcards

1
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1) Among the Brucella species Brucella melilentis is the most pathogenic species for humans

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true

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2) Brucella species cannot tolerate high temperature (60 °C) and low pH (pH: 4).

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true

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3
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3) Rose-Bengal test is used for the detection of antibodies against brucellae

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true

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4
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4) Brucellae can be detected by staining in the placenta of aborted foetuses in the case of brucellosis

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true

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5
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5) Humans can acquire brucellosis from raw milk

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true

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6
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6) Europe is free from Brucella ovis

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false

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7
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7) Undulant fever, malaise, inappetence, fatigue, and muscle and joint pains can be the clinical sings of human brucellosis

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true

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8
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8) Brucella species are generally zoonotic agents

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true

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9
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9) Brucella are facultative IC agents

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true

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10
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10) Brucella is generally a notifiable disease

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true

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11
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11) More than one serological test must be carried out from one serum sample at the same time in the case of serodiagnostics of brucellosis

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true

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12
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12) Brucellosis is a chronic disease

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true

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13
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13) Brucella species are gram-negative, fastidious, coccoid rod-shaped bacteria

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true

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14
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14) There is a serological relationship among some brucella species, because of the same polysaccharides in the cell wall

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true

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15
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15) Worldwide distribution is characteristic for brucellosis

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true

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16
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16) Köster staining is used for staining of brucellae

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true

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17
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17) Brucella can be both acute or chronic in humans

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true

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18
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18) Brucella melitensis is endemic in Mediterranean area

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true

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19
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19) Brucella species are serologically uniform

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false

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20
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20) Brucella species need cysteine or cystine as an additive for the culture

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false

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21
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21) Brucella species are not zoonotic agents

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false

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22
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22) Susceptibility of humans to different Brucella species is different

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true

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23
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23) Consumption of raw milk is an important route of human Brucella infection

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true

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24
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24) Brucella need chocolate agar to culture

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false

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25
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25) There is a close antigenic relationship between B. ovis and B. melitensis

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false

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26
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26) B. suis is a zoonotic agent.

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true

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27
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27) Brucella ovis needs CO2 to culture

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true

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28
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28) Brucella are Gram-positive and Köster-positive bacteria

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false

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29
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29) The antigens of Brucella are uniform

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false

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30
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30) The majority of the Brucella species can infect humans

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true

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31
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31) Brucella are not fastidious bacteria, they can be cultured on simple nutrient agar

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false

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32
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32) Brucella species are non-motile, Gram-negative, small coccoid rods

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true

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33
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33) There is a serological relationship among B. abortus, B. melitensis and B. ovis, because of the same surface polysaccharides

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false

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34
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34) There are no brucellosis-free countries in the world

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false

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35
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35) There is close antigenic relationship between Brucella bovis and Brucella ovis

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false

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36
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36) Brucella canis is stained red as a result of Köster-staining

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false

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37
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37) Brucella species are not fastidious bacteria, we can use nutrient agar in diagnostic work

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false

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38
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38) There is a strong relationship in antigenic structure of Brucella canis and Brucella ovis

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true

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39
Q

39) Fetus, fetal membrane and blood sample from the dam must be send to the diagnostic institute in abortion case

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true

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40
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40) Human brucellosis was described for the first time by David Bruce in Malta Island in 1886

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true

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41
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41) Brucella abortus stains red as a result of Köster-staining

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true

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42
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42) There is a strong relationship in the antigenic structure of B. melitensis and B. suis

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true

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43
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43) All of the Brucella species are zoonotic agents

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false

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44
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44) Vaccination is a regularly used prevention method in the brucellosis free countries of EU.

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false

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45
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45) In the case of a same serum sample it is advisable to carry out more serological tests for the detection of antibodies against Brucella species, because different serological tests can show different results

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true

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46
Q

46) Rev I. is an inactivated vaccine strain

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false

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47
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47) There are no differences in serological features of Brucella species with veterinary importance

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false

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48
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48) With Köster-staining all Brucella are positive.

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true, should be false, ovis and canis are negative

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49
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49) Sheep and goat are the reservoirs for Brucella

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false

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50
Q

50) Hungary is Brucella free

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false

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51
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51) Humans are resistant to Brucella melitensis

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false

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52
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52) Raw milk consumption can be the source of human brucellosis

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true

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53
Q

53) Vaccination against brucellosis is common in the EU

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true

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54
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54) Attenuated vaccine strains can cause abortion in pregnant animals

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true

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55
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55) Focal necrosis and inflammation are seen in fetuses aborted due to Brucella

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true

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56
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56) Brucella is an obligate pathogen

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true

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57
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57) Brucella are a notifiable disease

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true

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58
Q

brucella can be found on the mucous membranes of the genital tract.

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true

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59
Q

59) All Brucella can be stained with Köster staining

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false

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60
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60) There will be cross-reactions between S-type colonies in case of Brucella

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true

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61
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61) Brucellosis is found in most parts of the world

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true

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62
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62) In sexually immature animals, Brucella multiplies in the lymph nodes

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true

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63
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63) Brucellosis is usually introduced by infected asymptomatic animals

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true

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64
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64) Abortion caused by brucellosis is followed by retained fetal membranes

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true

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65
Q

65) An attenuated vaccine is used in Hungary for prevention of B. melitensis

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false

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66
Q

66) Brucella has average resistance

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true

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67
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67) Brucella is seen only in the northern hemisphere

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false

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68
Q

1) Herd replacement is the only way of eradication of porcine brucellosis

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true

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69
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2) Wild boars and wild hares can serve as reservoir species of swine brucellosis

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true

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70
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3) Wild boars can be the carrier of Brucella melitensis

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false

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71
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4) Worldwide occurrence is characteristic for swine brucellosis

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true

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72
Q

5) Brucella suis can cause chronic localized udder infection in cattle

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true

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73
Q

6) Brucella suis can infect only pigs

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false

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74
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7) Wild boars can infect domesticated pigs with Brucella suis

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true

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75
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8) Brucella suis serological tests can be used for livestock diagnosis only

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true

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76
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9) Brucella suis can infect dogs

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true

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77
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10) Brucella suis can colonise the udder of cattle

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true

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78
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11) Osteomyelitis is a frequent sign of porcine brucellosis

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true

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79
Q

12) Brucella suis causes Swine Brucellosis

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true

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80
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13) Wild boars can be the source of swine brucellosis in domestic pigs reared outdoors

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true

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81
Q

14) European brown hare can carry and shed B. suis biotype 2

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true

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82
Q

15) Swine brucellosis does not occur in Europe

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false

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83
Q

16) Rev-1 strain is an attenuated live B. suis strain

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false

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84
Q

17) B. suis can infect brown hares

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true

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85
Q

18) Brucella suis can cause severe abortion in cattle

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false

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86
Q

19) Brucella bovis can infect brown hares

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false

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87
Q

20) Arthritis is a typical clinical sign of porcine brucellosis

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true

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88
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21) Farmed pigs are regularly vaccinated against brucellosis in Europe in order to prevent infection from wild boars

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false

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89
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22) Stock exchange is the only safe eradication method in case of swine brucellosis

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true

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90
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23) Swine brucellosis is an exotic disease in Europe, we can see this disease in South-East Asia only

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false

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91
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24) In swine brucellosis the results of serological tests can be used only for herd diagnosis, because the low sensitivity and specificity of these serological tests

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true

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92
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25) Pneumonia and nasal discharge are characteristic clinical findings in swine brucellosis

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false

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93
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26) B. suis biotype 2 is widespread in wild swine population all over the world

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true

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94
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27) Swine brucellosis can be treated successfully with antibiotics

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false

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95
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28) Porcine brucellosis is a notifiable disease

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true

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96
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29) With the help of the appropriate antibiotics we can eradicate B. suis from a swine herd

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false

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97
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30) Humans are not susceptible to the causative agent of swine brucellosis

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false

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98
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31) Wild hare is an important reservoir of Brucella abortus biotype 2 in Europe

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false, should be true

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99
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32) Brucella suis was isolated by Sir David Bruce as a first time in 1886 in Malta Island

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false

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100
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33) Brucella suis biotype 2 can cause disease in hares

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true

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101
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34) In the case of swine brucellosis, no clinical signs can be seen in boars

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false

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102
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35) Stock exchange in the main way of eradication of porcine brucellosis.

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true

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103
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36) Swine brucellosis is present in wild boars in several European countries

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true

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104
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37) Hungary is free from Brucella suis

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false

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105
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38) Secondary hosts of swine brucellosis are dog, human and cattle

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true

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106
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39) Maintaining host of swine brucellosis are reindeer, hare and small rodents

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false

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107
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40) Brucellosis in swine causes abortion at any time of the pregnancy

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true

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108
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41) Boars are asymptomatic in case of brucellosis infection

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false

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109
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42) Abortion occurs due to liver lesions in the piglets in case of brucellosis

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false

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110
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43) Chronic cases of brucellosis cause lameness in both boars and sows.

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true

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111
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44) Antibiotics are widely used to treat swine brucellosis

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false

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112
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45) Abortion is a frequent clinical sign of porcine brucellosis

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true

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113
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46) Stillbirth is a frequent clinical sign of porcine brucellosis

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true

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114
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47) Diarrhoea is a frequent clinical sign of porcine brucellosis

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false

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115
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1) Brucella abortus can cause septicaemia in cattle

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true

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116
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2) Brucella abortus can cause necrosis in the chorionic villi of pregnant cattle

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true

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117
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3) ABR test can detect antibodies against Brucella abortus in milk

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true

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118
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4) Arthritis is a clinical sign of bovine brucellosis

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true

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119
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5) Fluoroquinolones are the first choice for treatment of bovine brucellosis

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false

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120
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6) In case of brucellosis our aim is eradication and maintain the disease-free status

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true

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121
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7) Abortion is a clinical sign of bovine brucellosis

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true

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122
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8) Brucella abortus can colonise the udder and shed with the milk of cows

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true

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123
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9) Brucella abortus can colonise the testicles, epididymis and accessory genital glands and shed with the semen

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true

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124
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10) Cattle can be asymptomatic carriers of brucellae

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true

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125
Q

11) Infected cattle carry brucellae lifelong

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true

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126
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12) Calves can be infected with brucellae during pregnancy if the cow is infected

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false

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127
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13) Bovine brucellosis is caused by Brucella bovis

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false

128
Q

14) Brucella melitensis can cause abortion in cattle

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true

129
Q

15) Antibacterial treatment is pointless in bovine brucellosis

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true

130
Q

16) Brucella abortus can colonise only pregnant cows or heifers

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false

131
Q

17) Brucella abortus can cause abortion of cattle

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true

132
Q

18) Brucella abortus and brucella melitensis can cause bovine brucellosis

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true

133
Q

19) Bovine brucellosis has to be treated 4-6 weeks long with penicillins

A

false

134
Q

20) Brucella abortus can colonise only cattle

A

false

135
Q

21) Cattle cannot infect humans with Brucellae

A

false

136
Q

22) The maintaining host of Bruecella abortus is the goat and the sheep

A

false

137
Q

23) Orchitis is a clinical sign of Bovine Brucellosis

A

true

138
Q

24) Calves can be born with Brucella

A

false

139
Q

25) Brucellosis of cattle is mainly limited to the genital tract

A

false

140
Q

26) In the case of bovine brucellosis abortion usually occurs after fifth month of gestation

A

true

141
Q

27) Retention of fetal membranes is a characteristic clinical sign of bovine brucellosis

A

true

142
Q

28) Brucellosis caused by Brucella melitensis occurs in the Mediterranean area

A

true

143
Q

29) The S19 strain is an inactivated B. melitensis strain, which can be used for brucellosis

A

false

144
Q

30) Nervous clinical signs are frequent in the case of bovine brucellosis

A

false

145
Q

31) Bovine brucellosis can be diagnosed using the tuberculin test

A

false

146
Q

32) ABR test cannot be used to test colostrum

A

true

147
Q

33) Bovine brucellosis is a self-limiting disease

A

true

148
Q

34) Bovine brucellosis was described for the first time by Sir David Bruce in 1886

A

false

149
Q

35) Bovine brucellosis is not a notifiable disease

A

false

150
Q

36) Bovine brucellosis can be treated well with penicillin

A

false

151
Q

37) Rose-Bengal test is a frequently used serological test in the diagnostic work of brucellosis.

A

true

152
Q

38) In ABR (Abortus bang ring/Brucella milk ring) test, we detect brucella antigens in the milk

A

false, should be true

153
Q

39) Fluoroquinolone treatment can cease shedding of Brucella

A

false

154
Q

40) Rev 1. strain is a modified live vaccine strain of B. melitensis

A

true

155
Q

41) Sensitivity and specificity of the serological tests, which are used in Brucella diagnostics are different

A

true

156
Q

42) Bovine brucellosis is a notifiable disease

A

true

157
Q

43) An early antibiotic therapy is really important in the treatment of bovine brucellosis

A

false

158
Q

44) Brucella abortus can cause an abortion storm in a newly infected pregnant cattle herd

A

true

159
Q

45) In case of bovine abortion we must send only fetal fluid to the diagnostic laboratory, because is enough for the diagnosis

A

false

160
Q

46) In the ABR test we detect Brucella abortus bacteria in the cattle milk.

A

false

161
Q

47) S19 vaccine is a live vaccine, which can cause abortion in pregnant cows

A

true

162
Q

48) Serological tests are frequently used methods in the diagnosis of bovine brucellosis

A

true

163
Q

49) False positive or false negative reactions can be seen in the serological tests in the serodiagnostics brucellosis

A

true

164
Q

50) Icterus is a frequently seen clinical signs of bovine brucellosis

A

false

165
Q

51) ABR test is a human serological test for the detection of antibodies in human blood serum sample

A

false

166
Q

52) Most important clinical sings of bovine brucellosis are icterus and CNS signs

A

false

167
Q

53) Cattle are generally infected with Brucella per os

A

true

168
Q

54) After infection brucella replicate in the lymph nodes of cattle

A

true

169
Q

55) Bulls are resistant to Brucella infection

A

false

170
Q

56) Bovine brucellosis is always an acute disease

A

false

171
Q

57) Bovine brucellosis is widespread within the EU

A

false

172
Q

58) Necrosis of fetal membrane is a post mortem lesion of bovine brucellosis

A

true

173
Q

59) Brucella can be detected in fetal membrane and fetus with Köster staining

A

true

174
Q

60) Infected cattle can be recognized by detecting Brucella in blood with ELISA

A

true

175
Q

61) ABR test is used to detect Brucella in milk

A

false

176
Q

62) Brucella abortus causes no disease in bulls.

A

false

177
Q

63) Brucella are introduced in a herd with infected animals

A

true

178
Q

64) Brucella colonize the lymph nodes in young calves

A

true

179
Q

65) Brucella abortus can colonize only cattle

A

false

180
Q

66) Cattle are mainly infected with Brucella sexually

A

false

181
Q

67) Brucellosis of cattle is mainly limited to the genital tract only

A

false

182
Q

68) Brucella abortus can be carried and shed by dogs and cats

A

true

183
Q

69) Brucella abortus can cause abortion wave in a cattle herd, when it is newly introduced

A

true

184
Q

70) Fetus, fetal membranes and blood sample of the cow have to be sent to the diagnostic institute in case of abortions

A

true

185
Q

71) Antibodies against Brucella abortus are detected in the ABR test

A

true

186
Q

72) Male calves may be vaccinated with vaccines containing live attenuated strains, without any side effects

A

false

187
Q

73) Rev-1. vaccine can cause abortion of pregnant animals

A

true

188
Q

74) Brucellosis of bovine cannot be shed in the milk

A

false

189
Q

75) B. suis can infect cattle

A

true

190
Q

76) Brucellosis can cause placentitis in cattle

A

true

191
Q

77) In case of brucellosis in cattle, only very few bacteria are needed to cause the disease

A

true

192
Q

78) Bovine brucellosis is primarily caused by venereal infection

A

false

193
Q

79) Calves shows clinical sign after weaning when infected young with brucellosis

A

false

194
Q

80) B. abortus can cause bovine brucellosis

A

true

195
Q

81) B. melitensis can cause brucellosis in cattle

A

true

196
Q

82) Bovine brucellosis is seen in most European countries.

A

false

197
Q

83) Bovine brucellosis is zoonotic

A

true

198
Q

84) If young calves are infected with brucellosis, the bacteria remain in the lymph nodes until maturity

A

true

199
Q

85) In the case of bovine brucellosis, septicemia happens

A

true

200
Q

86) Cattle recovered from brucellosis do not remain carriers

A

false

201
Q

87) Bovine brucellosis is only endemic in Hungary

A

false

202
Q

88) The biggest economic damage to bovine brucellosis is orchitis in bulls

A

false

203
Q

1) Histophilus somni and Actinobacillus seminis can cause similar lesions in the genitals of rams as Brucella ovis

A

true

204
Q

2) Brucella ovis infection is restricted to urogenital organs

A

true

205
Q

3) Brucella ovis can cause an acute abortion outbreak in a cattle herd

A

false

206
Q

4) Brucella ovis can cause septicaemia in cattle

A

false

207
Q

5) Brucella ovis can infect humans

A

false

208
Q

6) Brucella ovis occurs in most sheep-raising regions of the world

A

true

209
Q

7) Wild hares can be the carrier of Brucella ovis

A

false

210
Q

8) Brucella ovis mainly causes abortion, clinical signs in males are rare

A

false

211
Q

9) Brucella ovis is shed in semen

A

true

212
Q

10) Europe is free from Brucella ovis

A

false

213
Q

11) Brucella ovis and B. canis are koster-negative

A

true

214
Q

12) Agar gel diffusion test and ELISA are used for the detection of infection with Brucella ovis

A

true

215
Q

13) It is possible to eradicate brucella ovis from infected rams using antibacterial drugs

A

false

216
Q

14) Brucella ovis is a zoonotic agent

A

false

217
Q

15) The most frequently seen clinical sign of B. ovis infection is abortion of ewes.

A

false

218
Q

16) Humans can be infected with Brucella ovis from raw sheep or goat milk, are common clinical signs of the disease

A

false

219
Q

17) Ovine brucellosis caused by B. ovis is zoonosis

A

false

220
Q

18) The Rev-I vaccine strain is an attenuated, live B. ovis strain

A

false

221
Q

19) Brucella ovis can cause epididymitis and orchitis also in men.

A

false

222
Q

20) Brucella ovis has been eradicated from Europe

A

false

223
Q

21) Only sheep is susceptible to Brucella ovis infection

A

true

224
Q

22) Brucella ovis can cause ascending infection of the genital tract

A

true

225
Q

23) Orchitis and epididymitis are the main clinical signs caused by Brucella ovis

A

true

226
Q

24) Sheep, goats, cattle are susceptible for Brucella ovis

A

false

227
Q

25) Brucella ovis causes in rams orchitis and epididymitis

A

true

228
Q

26) Rams are lifelong carriers of Brucella ovis

A

true

229
Q

27) Sometimes abortion can be seen in the case of brucellosis of sheep caused by B. ovis.

A

true

230
Q

28) Brucellosis of sheep caused by B. ovis is generally treated with tetracyclines

A

false

231
Q

29) Infectious epididymitis is caused by B. ovis

A

true

232
Q

30) B. ovis has a wide host range

A

false

233
Q

31) Brucellosis in sheep is introduced to the herd by infected asymptomatic rams

A

true

234
Q

32) B. ovis can cause abortion in ewes

A

true

235
Q

33) B. ovis will cause high fever

A

false

236
Q

34) B. ovis causes severe epididymitis

A

true

237
Q

35) Ewes are lifelong carriers of Brucella ovis

A

false

238
Q

36) You can get B. ovis free only with stock exchange

A

false

239
Q

37) Humans are very susceptible to B. ovis

A

false

240
Q

38) The best way of controlling brucellosis in sheep is eradication of infected rams

A

true

241
Q

39) There is no B. ovis in Hungary

A

false

242
Q

40) Brucella ovis generally does not cause septicaemia in rams

A

true

243
Q

41) Humans can be infected with Brucella ovis from raw sheep and goat milk.

A

false

244
Q

42) AGID can be used to diagnose brucellosis in sheep

A

true

245
Q

1) The maintenance host of Brucella abortus is he goat and the sheep

A

false

246
Q

2) Brucella melitensis infection of sheep and goat is common in Mediterranean littoral

A

true

247
Q

3) B. melitensis can disappear spontaneously from sheep and goat

A

true

248
Q

4) Herd replacement is the only method of eradication of B. melitensis in a goat herd.

A

false

249
Q

5) Brucella melitensis is an obligate pathogenic bacterium in sheep and goat.

A

true

250
Q

6) Brucella melitensis can infection only goats and sheep

A

false

251
Q

7) Brucella melitensis is endemic in the Mediterranean area

A

true

252
Q

8) Brucella melitensis can cause orchitis and epididymitis in rams and bucks

A

true

253
Q

9) Diseases caused by Brucella melitensis can be prevented with vaccination

A

true

254
Q

10) B. melitensis infection is common in most EU countries

A

false

255
Q

11) B. melitensis can cause orchitis in rams

A

true

256
Q

12) There are vaccines for prevention of B. melitensis

A

true

257
Q

13) Brucella melitensis is sporadic in Hungary

A

false

258
Q

14) Sheep and goats can be infected per os with Brucella melitensis.

A

true

259
Q

15) Brucella melitensis causes abortion in goats and sheep

A

true

260
Q

16) Brucella melitensis can be prevented by attenuated vaccines

A

true

261
Q

17) Self-limiting nature of brucellosis caused by Brucella melitensis is strong

A

true

262
Q

18) Brucella melitensis can infect only goats

A

false

263
Q

19) Antibodies against Brucella melitensis can be detected in small ruminants all over Europe

A

false

264
Q

20) B. melitensis is mostly affecting the northern part of Europe

A

false

265
Q

21) Humans are highly susceptible to B. melitensis

A

true

266
Q

22) B. melitensis brucellosis is strongly self-limiting

A

true

267
Q

23) Rev-1 is an attenuated B. melitensis vaccine

A

true

268
Q

24) Goats and sheep are primary hosts of B. melitensis

A

true

269
Q

25) Caprine brucellosis cannot be prevented with vaccination

A

false

270
Q

26) Caprine brucellosis is caused by B. ovis

A

false

271
Q

27) Caprine brucellosis is endemic in the Mediterranean area

A

true

272
Q

28) Rams are asymptomatic in case of brucellosis

A

true

273
Q

29) Primary way of infection of B. melitensis is by mating

A

true

274
Q

30) B. melitensis shed in the fetus, milk and semen

A

true

275
Q

31) B. melitensis occurs sporadically in sheep flocks in Hungary

A

false

276
Q

32) In abortion caused by B. melitensis, inflammatory necrotic foci are seen in the placenta

A

true

277
Q

33) Brucella canis cannot cause abortion in dogs, it causes only orchitis in males

A

false

278
Q

34) Brucella canis can be isolated from blood of infected dogs for years post infection

A

true

279
Q

35) Brucella suis can infect dogs

A

true

280
Q

36) Brucella canis is the aetiological agent of canine brucellosis

A

true

281
Q

37) Scrotal dermatitis is a characteristic clinical sign of canine brucellosis

A

true

282
Q

38) Dogs and cats can be infected with brucella abortus without any clinical signs

A

true

283
Q

39) Brucella canis is shed in the semen

A

true

284
Q

40) Brucella melitensis can infect dogs

A

true

285
Q

41) Brucella abortus can infect dogs

A

true

286
Q

42) Brucella canis can infect humans

A

true

287
Q

43) Agent of canine brucellosis can infect humans

A

true

288
Q

44) Canine brucellosis does not occur in Europe

A

false

289
Q

45) Dogs and cats can carry and shed different Brucella sp. without any clinical signs

A

true

290
Q

46) Rev I. is a live vaccine strain of B. canis

A

false

291
Q

47) The most important clinical sign of canine brucellosis is abortion of pregnant bitches

A

true

292
Q

48) For the prevention of canine brucellosis vaccination is a frequently used method in Europe

A

false

293
Q

49) Dogs can carry and shed other Brucella species than B. canis, too.

A

true

294
Q

50) Hemoculture is a good diagnostic tool in the diagnostic work of canine brucellosis

A

true

295
Q

51) Canine brucellosis is caused by B. canis

A

true

296
Q

52) Abortion due to canine brucellosis occurs in final phase of pregnancy

A

true

297
Q

53) Canine brucellosis has no clinical sign in male dogs

A

false

298
Q

54) In the case of canine brucellosis the agent can be isolated from blood

A

true

299
Q

55) Canine brucellosis is a zoonotic disease

A

false, should be true

300
Q

56) Dog and cat can carry and shed Brucella species

A

true

301
Q

57) Canine brucellosis differs from other brucella infections since it’s a long-term active infection

A

true

302
Q

58) Canine brucellosis spread via mating or per os

A

true

303
Q

59) Canine brucellosis can cause iridocyclitis

A

true

304
Q

60) Sheep, foxes and cats are secondary carriers

A

false

305
Q

61) Abortion usually occurs in the late phase of pregnancy in case of canine brucellosis

A

true

306
Q

62) Epididymitis and orchitis are typical clinical signs of canine brucellosis

A

true

307
Q

63) Attenuated vaccines are widely used for the prevention of canine brucellosis

A

false

308
Q

64) Strong self-limitation can be seen in the case of canine brucellosis

A

false

309
Q

1) Horses are infected by goats in case of brucellosis

A

false

310
Q

2) In case of brucellosis, horses suffer from bursitis and they can rupture

A

true

311
Q

3) In case of brucellosis hares can maintain their own infectious cycle, and do not need to be infected by cattle

A

true

312
Q

4) Hares are susceptible to B. abortus

A

false

313
Q

5) Reindeers are important in maintaining and infecting swine herds with B. suis

A

false

314
Q

6) Brucellosis can be acute and chronic in humans

A

true

315
Q

7) High fever is a clinical sign of brucellosis in humans

A

true

316
Q

8) Arthritis is a clinical sign of human brucellosis

A

true