Lecture 10 - tularemia Flashcards
1
Q
describe tularemia as a bacteria
A
gram-negative, cocci, obligate anaerobe
2
Q
T/F: tularemia is highly infectious and zoonotic
A
TRUE
3
Q
what environments can tularemia survive in
A
harsh environments (carcass, soil, water)
4
Q
what are the 4 ways tularemia is transmitted
A
- vectors
- infected animals
- ingestion of contaminated water/food
- inhalation of aerosol
5
Q
Type A of tularemia is…
A
more virulent, found in terrestrial North America
6
Q
Type B of tularemia is…
A
less virulent, found in the aquatic northern hemisphere
7
Q
what are the 2 prominent clinical signs of tularemia
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- febrile and lethargic state
- lymphadenomegaly or abscess
8
Q
T/F: tularemia is most rare in cats
A
FALSE - livestock rarely has infections
9
Q
what antibiotics are used to treat tularemia
A
- doxycycline
- enrofloxacin
10
Q
how is tularemia prevented?
A
- PPE
- vector control
- avoidance of high-risk situation
