Lecture 21: Zoonosis of Exotic species Flashcards
what are contributing factors to increasing exotic zoonoses
human movement and habitat modification, urban sprawl, consumption of bush meat and wild animals, access to petting zoos, exotic pet ownership
what type of bacteria is salmonella
gram negative
what are the two species of salmonella
enterica and bongori
how many serotypes are there of salmonella and how many cause human disease
> 2,600 serotypes, < 100 cause human disease
what is the most common infectious foodborne pathogen
salmonella
what are the most common exotic animal reservoirs for salmonella
reptiles, birds, sugargliders, hedgehogs and rodents
why is it not reasonable to identify if reptile is free of salmonella
shed intermittently in feces so fecal may be negative even if salmoenlla is present
how can we diagnose salmonellosis
- culture (feces or blood)
- PCR
3, serology
what is treatment for salmonellosis
don’t prophylactically treat exotic pets if it is not causing clinical disease
treat based on culture and sensitivity if symptomatic
what type of bacteria is chlamydia psittaci
gram negative cocci
obligate intracellular bacteria
what animals pose greatest exposure risk for chlamydiosis
avian species, poultry, raptors, pigeons, seabirds
besides avian species how else can chamydiosis spread
contaminated bedding, dust, dander, feces, aerosolized and ingested
how long can elementary body of chlamydiosis remain viable
> 30 days
what are clinical signs of chlamydiosis in animals
conjunctivitis, lethargy, anorexia, green feces, leukocytosis, hepatomegaly, neurologic signs
what is most common clinical signs in humans with chlamydiosis
mild flu like signs
how to diagnosis chlamydiosis
PCR, culture, serology, identify elementary body with microscopy
which diagnostic test of chlamydiosis tests for active infection
PCR
what is treatment for Chlamydiosis
doxycycline for 45 days
macrolides may be more useful when treating chronic cases
is Chlamydiosis reportable in arizona
yes!
what type of stain picks up mycobacteriosis
acid fast rod
mycobacteriosis is widespread where
environment
what bacterial zoonoses can cause acute or chronic systemic granulomatous disese
mycobacteria
how does exposure to M.Marnium mycobacterium occur
direct contact with contaminated water sources or infected fish
how does M.marnium enter body
skin injuries or external parasites
how does exposure to M. tuberculosis mycobacterium occur
aerosol infectious material, worldwide distribution
what species most commonly carry M. tuberculosis mycobacterium
elephants and primates
what are some clinical signs of M. Marnium in fish
weight loss, anorexia, lethargy, cutaneous and/or systemic granulomas
what are the clinical signs of M. Marnium in zoo mammals
chronic weight loss, excessive discharge from trunk/respiratory system
what are clinical signs of M. Marnium in people
cutaneous disease- ulcers, abscess, granuloma
what are clinical signs of M. tuberculosis in people
pulmonary disease, weight loss, weakness, chills/fever
how to diagnose M. Marium
PCR, culture and biopsy for histopathology and staining
how to diagnose M. tuberculosis in elephants
routine testing for captive elephants, trunk wash for culture, acid fast stain and PCR
how to diagnose M. tuberculosis primates
intradermal skin test
culture and PCR
where is tuberculosis skin test injected in primates
eyelids