Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

RUSVM BacT Spring 2017 > Final Exam: GI & Urogenital > Flashcards

Final Exam: GI & Urogenital Flashcards

1
Q

Atinobacillosis causes what dz in what species?

A

Wooden tongue dz in cattle (A. lingieresis)
Sleepy foal dz in equine (A. equui)
Pleuropneumnoia in swine (A. pleuroneumonae)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Actinomycosis causes what dz in what species?

A

Lumpy jaw in cattle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Calf diptheria is caused by __________

A

Fusobacterium necrophorum

*necrotizing laryngitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What clostridium cause enterotoxemia?

A

Clostridium perfringens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Johnes dz is caused by what pathogen?

A

Mycobacterium avian subsp pseudotuberculosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

T/F: Salmonellosis occurs in cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses

A

true

everybody

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What causes edema dz in pigs?

A

E. coli

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the pathogen that causes colibacillosis and colisepticemia in cattle?

A

E.coli

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What causes Porcine Proliferative enteropathy?

A

Lawsonia intracellularis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is dysbiosis? What is one of the most common causes?

A

Dybiosis is the alteration of the normal GI flora

Often happens due to illness and the use of antimicrobials

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Prototheca is a _______

A

Algae

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the important virulence factor associated with EPEC?

A

Adhesin: Intimin – it gets injected into the enterocytes causes attaching and effacing lesions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

One of the most commonly diagnosed infectious causes of diarrhea in adult horses is ______

A

Salmonellosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

T/F: Stress of transport, or surgery etc is associated with salmonellosis in horses

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What antimicrobial can be used to bind to the endotoxin of salmonella?

A

polymixn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What antimicrobials should be avoided in rabbits and horses to avoid inducing diarrhea?

A

Lincomycin/clindamycin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What causes Potomac horse fever?

A

Neorickettsia risticii

*seasonal occurrence -
snail and fly vectors

necrotizing enterocolitis

18
Q

What causes salmon poisoning in dogs?

A

Neorickettsia helminthoeca

ingestion of salmon carrying fluke

Causes HGE

19
Q

How does Rhodoccocus equi cause enterocolitis and mesenteric lymphadenitis in foals?

A

Infected foals will cough up mucus from lungs, then swallow it –> bacteria enters/infects GI tract

20
Q

T/F: Sending feces in red top tubes is a good method of preparation

A

FALSE

21
Q

What causes black dz in cattle? What is the pathogenesis?

A

Clostridium novyi (type B) – infectious necrotic hepatitis associated with liver fluke migration

22
Q

What is the causative agent of Tyzzer’s dz?

A

clostridium piliforme

23
Q

What is the most common bacteria associated with pyometra in dogs?

A

E. coli

24
Q

T/F: Urinary tract infections are more common in cats than dogs

A

FALSE

25
Q

T/F: It is always best to collect urine samples via free catch

A

FALSE

Cysto

26
Q

What organ is most affected by Leptospirosis?

A

Kidneys

27
Q

What causes Sleepy Foal Disease?

A

Actinobacillus equuli

causes embolic nephritis (diffuse nephritis on necropsy)

28
Q

What pathogen causes Pulpy kidney dz?

A

Clostridium perfringens type D

aka overeating dz

29
Q

What is the causative agent of porcine pyelonephritis?

A

Actinobaculum suis

30
Q

What pathogens cause polynephritis in adult cows?

A

Corynebacterium renale group (C. renale, C. pilosum, C. cystitidis)

31
Q

White spotted kidney in calves is due to interstitial nephritis following bacteremia and septicaemia from ________

A

E.coli

32
Q

What sample is important to collect from a fetus that was aborted?

A

Stomach or abomasal fluid bc the fetus is constantly swallowing and if the infectious agent is in the amniotic fluid - it will be in the stomach of the fetus

Other samples: placenta, fetal and dam serum, fetal organs

33
Q

Campylobacter fetus subsp fetus causes what in cattle? What is the MOI?

A

Sporadic abortions

MOI = ingestion

34
Q

Campylobacter fetus subsp venerealis causes what in cattle? How is it transmitted?

A

Early embryonic death and infertility

Sexually transmitted

35
Q

T/F: All brucella spps are zoonotic

A

TRUE

36
Q

Who is the asymptomatic carrier of contagious equine metritis and what is the causative pathogen?

A

Stallion is the asymptomatic carrier

Taylorella equigenitalis

  • temporary infertility and occasional abortion
  • REPORTABLE
37
Q

What locations should be swabbed when testing for Taylorella equigenitalis?

A

Contagious Equine Metritis
Male: Preputium, urethra, fossa glandis, urethral sinus

Female: fossa clitoridis/sinus clitoridis

38
Q

Brucella in dogs can cause what clinical symptoms?

A

Reproductive disorders of female
Acute orchitits in males
General illness and lymphadenopathy
Discospondylitis or osetomyelitis

(facultative intracellular)

39
Q

Scrotal dermatitis is a manifestation in what dz?

A

Brucellosis

This is secondary due to the irritation caused by orchitits and epidydymititis

40
Q

The main manifestation seen with brucella ovis infections is? Who is the host?

A

Epidydymitis in sheep and goat

41
Q

What is the gold standard test for brucellosis?

A

Blood culture

42
Q

What Brucella species is the most virulent?

A

Brucella suis

RUSVM BacT Spring 2017 (15 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions