Exam 3: Francisella & Taylorella Flashcards
What are the spp. of Francisella we learned about
F. tularensis
F. novicida
What agars can you use to grow Francisella
Chocolate agar
Thayer martin agar
T/F Francisella Tularensis is reportable
T
What are the reservoirs for F. Tularensis
rabbits
rodents
amoeba
How is F. tularensis transmitted
Vectors
water
ingestion of prey
VF of F. tularensis
Capsule Endotoxin (LPS)
What cells can you find F. tularensis in
macrophage
How do you Dx F. tularensis
Serology, PCR
Which gender of horse has Immunity against T. Euigenitalis
Female
Which gender of horse harbors CEM
Female
T/F. t. equigenitalis is reportable
T
T/F. T. equigenitalis has high environmental resistance
F
Where is T. equigenitalis exclusively found?
Equine genital tract
How do you control T. equigenitalis
regular sampling of stallions
T/F. T equignitalis causes Perminent infertility in mares
F. temp.