Fungal, parasitic and protozoa zoonoses Flashcards
What hazards to humans are caused by ringworm?
Inflamed, crusty skin lesions mainly on hands, forearms, head and neck.
What ate the host animals of ringworm?
Most animals.
What hazards to animals are caused by ringworm?
Circular lesions-red and raw.
How is ringworm transmitted?
Direct contact with infected animal or other human.
What are the host animals of sarcoptic mange?
Dogs, cats, many species.
What are the hazards to humans caused by sarcoptic mange?
Irritating rash as mite burrows below skin on hands, wrist ect.
What are the hazards to animals caused by sarcoptic mange?
Lesions on skin, crusting, skin thicken, signs of stress and wasting.
How is sarcoptic mange transmitted?
Direct Contact with infected animal or other human.
What ate the host animals of tapeworm infection?
All animals
What ate the hazards to humans caused by tapeworm infection?
Common in young children, early signs include, abdominal pain diarrhoea, anemia, weight losses. Can last to jaundice.
What ate the hazards to animals caused by tapeworm infection?
Weight loss, lethargic and anal irritation.
How is tapeworm infection transmitted?
Ingestion of infected fleas.
What ate the hosts of toxocariasis?
All animals
What are the hazards to humans caused by toxocariasis?
Larval migration through tissue, problems may include fever, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia and liher problems.
What are the hazards to animals caused by toxocariasis?
Wasting, poor condition, lack development.
How is toxocariasis transmitted?
Sticky eggs-very resistant.
What are the host animals of toxoplasmosis?
Cats
What are the hazards tovhumans caused by toxoplasmosis?
Flu lime symptoms, loss of vision, mental impairment, dangerous to pregnant women-risk of abortion or transfer to foetus.
How is toxoplasmosis transmitted?
Cat faeces, raw meat, contaminated water, contaminated utensils.
What are the host animals of leishmaniasis?
Dogs
What are the hazardsto humans caused by leishmaniasis?
Mainly in young children(mainly malnourished), gradual or acute onset, fever, weight loss, anemia, lethargy, organ failure.
What are the hazards to animals caused by leishmaniasis?
Skin lesions, weight loss, lethargy.
How is leishmaniasis transmitted?
Bites from sand flies
