Lepto (BacT 2)

Question 1

What is the term for the condition caused by the Leptospira bacteria?

Answer 1

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: Leptospirosis is caused by _______.

Answer 2

Leptospira bacteria

Question 3

True or False: Leptospirosis can only affect humans.

Answer 3

False

Leptospirosis can affect both humans and animals.

Question 4

What type of organism is Leptospira?

Answer 4

Bacteria

Question 5

What is a common symptom of Leptospirosis?

Answer 5

Fever

Other symptoms may include headache, muscle aches, and vomiting.

Question 6

List three symptoms associated with Leptospirosis.

Answer 6

• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The transmission of Leptospira bacteria often occurs through _______.

Answer 7

Contact with contaminated water or soil

Question 8

What preventive measures can be taken against Leptospirosis?

Answer 8

• Avoiding contact with potentially contaminated water
• Wearing protective gear in high-risk areas
• Vaccination for at-risk animals

Question 9

What is the incubation period for Leptospirosis?

Answer 9

5 to 14 days

Question 10

True or False: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease.

Answer 10

True

Zoonotic diseases are those that can be transmitted from animals to humans.