Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Rabies

Answer 1

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals. Transmitted through bites or scratches.

Question 2

Ringworm

Answer 2

A fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails, characterised by circular, red, itchy patches. Spread through direct or indirect contact.

Question 3

Leptospirosis

Answer 3

A bacterial disease affecting animals and humans, often transmitted through contact with contaminated water or soil.

Question 4

Distemper

Answer 4

A viral disease affecting dogs, causing fever, coughing, and neurological symptoms. Spread through airborne exposure.

Question 5

Parvovirus

Answer 5

A highly contagious viral disease affecting dogs, causing severe gastrointestinal distress. Transmitted through contact with infected faeces.

Question 6

Salmonella

Answer 6

A bacterial infection causing diarrhoea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Question 7

Foot and Mouth

Answer 7

A highly contagious viral disease affecting livestock, causing fever and blisters. Spread through direct and indirect contact.

Question 8

Toxoplasma gondii

Answer 8

A protozoan parasite causing toxoplasmosis, affecting many animals including humans. Transmitted through undercooked meat or cat faeces.

Question 9

Bluetongue

Answer 9

A viral disease transmitted by insects, affecting ruminants like sheep and cattle, causing fever, swelling, and haemorrhages.

Question 10

Giardia

Answer 10

A protozoan parasite causing giardiasis, resulting in diarrhoea and gastrointestinal discomfort. Transmitted through contaminated water.

Question 11

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Answer 11

A viral infection in cats, similar to HIV in humans, causing immune system suppression. Spread through bites and scratches.

Question 12

Tapeworms

Answer 12

Endoparasites that live in the intestines of animals, causing weight loss and digestive issues. Transmitted through ingestion of infected fleas or meat.

Question 13

Ticks

Answer 13

Ectoparasites that attach to the skin of animals and humans, potentially transmitting diseases like Lyme disease. Removed manually or with treatments.

Question 14

Cushing’s Disease

Answer 14

An endocrine disorder caused by excessive cortisol production, leading to symptoms like weight gain and lethargy.

Question 15

Myxomatosis

Answer 15

A viral disease in rabbits causing swelling and skin lesions, often fatal. Transmitted by direct contact or insect bites.

Question 16

Laminitis

Answer 16

A painful inflammatory condition of the tissues (laminae) bonding the hoof wall to the pedal bone in horses and ponies.

Question 17

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)

Answer 17

A prion disease in cattle causing neurological symptoms and spongy degeneration in the brain. Known as ‘mad cow disease’.

Question 18

Diabetes mellitus

Answer 18

A metabolic disorder characterised by high blood sugar levels due to insulin deficiency or resistance. Requires management through diet and medication.

Question 19

E. Coli

Answer 19

A bacterial infection causing severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and vomiting. Transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Question 20

Leptospirosis

Answer 20

A bacterial disease transmitted through contact with urine from infected animals, causing flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, organ damage.

Question 21

Fleas

Answer 21

Small, flightless insects that live off the blood of mammals and birds, causing itching and discomfort. Can transmit diseases to hosts.

Question 22

Hypothyroidism

Answer 22

An endocrine disorder where the thyroid gland is underactive, resulting in symptoms like weight gain, lethargy, and hair loss.

Question 23

Brucellosis

Answer 23

A bacterial infection transmitted from animals to humans, causing fever, joint pain, and fatigue. Often spread through contaminated animal products.

Question 24

Campylobacter

Answer 24

A bacterial infection causing diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps. Transmitted through contaminated food, water, or contact with infected animals.