Exam 3: Francisella & Taylorella Flashcards

1
Q

What are the spp. of Francisella we learned about

A

F. tularensis

F. novicida

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2
Q

What agars can you use to grow Francisella

A

Chocolate agar

Thayer martin agar

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3
Q

T/F Francisella Tularensis is reportable

A

T

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4
Q

What are the reservoirs for F. Tularensis

A

rabbits
rodents
amoeba

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5
Q

How is F. tularensis transmitted

A

Vectors
water
ingestion of prey

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6
Q

VF of F. tularensis

A
Capsule
Endotoxin (LPS)
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7
Q

What cells can you find F. tularensis in

A

macrophage

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8
Q

How do you Dx F. tularensis

A

Serology, PCR

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9
Q

Which gender of horse has Immunity against T. Euigenitalis

A

Female

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10
Q

Which gender of horse harbors CEM

A

Female

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11
Q

T/F. t. equigenitalis is reportable

A

T

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12
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T/F. T. equigenitalis has high environmental resistance

A

F

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13
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Where is T. equigenitalis exclusively found?

A

Equine genital tract

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14
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How do you control T. equigenitalis

A

regular sampling of stallions

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15
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T/F. T equignitalis causes Perminent infertility in mares

A

F. temp.

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16
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T/F. T. equigenitalis may cause asymptomatic infections in newborns

A

T

17
Q

Where can you take samples from in male for T.equigenitalis

A

3 samples taken

Preputium
urethra
Fossa glandis
Sinus urethralis

18
Q

What media will grow T. equigenitalis

A

Amies charcol

19
Q

how do you prevent T. equigenitalis

A

Vacc.