Final Exam Flashcards
What are the symptoms of leptospirosis in humans
Fever, headaches, myalgia, fatigue. Possibly (abnormal): liver, kidney and blood system problems as well as jaundice.
How many years can leptospirosis survive? And in what environment does it flourish
Many years and in a hot a humid shaded environment.
What is the duration of leptospirosis
Days to months
Who transmits leptospirosis and how is it transmitted
Carriers, sick animals shed bacteria in their urine and infect people. You can also get it from contaminated water or eating contaminated vegetables.
What animals are infected with leptospirosis
Bovine, swine, dogs, horses and rodents
Where does yersiniosis survive best
Resists heat and reproduces in refrigerated foods
What are the symptoms of yersiniosis in humans
Abdominal pain, fever, skin rash and arthritis
What animals are infected with yersiniosis
Swine, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, wild rodents, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, non human primates
How is yersiniosis transmitted
Fecal-oral
What is ringworm caused by
Dermatophytes
Can carriers of ringworm be asymptomatic
Yes
How is ringworm transmitted? Identified?
Transmitted through direct contact or via fomites. Identification: red circular scaly skin patch
What is rabies transmitted by
A bite or by fresh wound contact with saliva of infected animal
How long are dogs who bit quarentined for
10-12 days then euthanized
How long is the bitten animal quarentined for
4-6 months if unvaccinated. 3 months if vaccinated
Is the herpes b virus found in blood? Where is it found ?
No,, it’s found in nerves
What are the symptoms of herpes b in animals
Blisters, sores on skin, mm of mouth, lips, genitals
What are the human symptoms of herpes b virus
Nervous system disease resulting in permanent neurological dysfunction or death
How is hepatitis a transmitted? Who is the reservoirs
Oral-fecal. Man is usually reservoir
What is the mortality rate of hepatitis b
1%
What percent of people infected with hepatitis b become chronic carriers
10%
What is the symptom in humans of hepatitis b
Liver cancer
Who is the reservoir for hepatitis b
Man but he can give it to chimps
What lab animal are shigella and salmonella present in
Non human primates
What lab animal is the lcm virus present in
Mouse
How is shigella transmitted
From oral-fecal route, fleas and contaminated water
What portion of the body does salmonella inhabit
Intestinal tract of animals.
What is lcm
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis
What is considered anatomic waste
Human and animal organ waste
Excluding: nails, blood and biological liquids
What is non anatomical waste
Pointed, cutting or breakable object in contact with blood, biological tissue or liquid used for medical, dental or vet care
Who does the dead body of a euthanized animal belong to
The owner of the animal
What are three risks associated with biomedical waste
Contamination by pathogenic microorganisms
Contamination by drugs or chemicals
Wounds caused by sharp objects
All authorized companies handling biomedical waste must report what two things to the government
Nature of biomedical waste
Quantity of biomedical wAste
If you are allergic to rats, what are you allergic to
Urine
If you are allergic to mice, what are you allergic to
Dander, pelts and urine
If you are allergic to hamsters, what are you allergic to
Urine
If you are allergic to gerbils, what are you allergic to
Urine
If you are allergic to guinea pigs what are you allergic to
Urine
Saliva
Pelts
If you are allergic to rabbits what are you Allergic to
Pelts
If you are allergic to cats what are you allergic to
Saliva
Dander
If you are allergic to dogs what are you allergic to
Dander
If you are allergic to horses what are you allergic to
Serum
Dander
Who is the provincial medicine regulation bodies
Mapaq
What is the federal medicine regulating body
Aafc
What are two reasons for why we regulate medicine
Preserve Health of animals
Protect public from animal-derived diseAses
What things spread infectious diseases
Animal products: Semen Embroyos Eggs Dairy products Animal by products
What is the cfia
Canadian food inspection agency
What does the Health of animals act cover
Import/export of animals
Transport of infected or contagious animals within Canada
Is food inspection a federal or provincial matter
Federal
Who is in charge of food/meat inspection
Haccp
What does the haccp Stand for
Hazards analysis critical control points
What are the duties of the haccp
Monitor entire production process
Point out obvious hazards to human/animal health
Inspection/surveillance
Continuos review of data
What is the responsibility of cahnet
Information sharing, coordination, decision making or response to animal disease
What are the o.i.e responsible for
Links between countries and reporting on animal health status or emerging epizootic diseases worldwide
