Rare Bacterial Infections

Question 1

What pathogens cause human brucellosis

Answer 1

Brucella abortus, suis and melitensis

Question 2

Where do brucellosis infected animals carry the organism

Answer 2

In the uterus of pregnant animals and the mammary glands of lactating females

Question 3

How can we protect against Brucella cells

Answer 3

Pasteurization of milk products

Question 4

Symptoms of brucellosis

Answer 4

Fever, sweating, body aches, chills and weakness

Question 5

When do brucellosis symptoms appear

Answer 5

3-21 days following consumption

Question 6

Where is Strep pyogenes isolated from

Answer 6

Lactating cows with mastitis

Question 7

What is Strep pyogenes infection associated with in humans

Answer 7

Human pharyngitis, sore throats, fever, chills and weakness

Question 8

What does Coxiella burnetii in humans

Answer 8

Q fever

Question 9

What are symptoms of Coxiella burnetii and when do they appear

Answer 9

Fever, malaise, anorexia, muscle pain and headache

2-4 weeks after infection

Question 10

How can you kill Coxiella burnetii

Answer 10

62.8 for 30min
71.1 for 15sec
(most heat resistant bacteria found in raw milk, pasteurization needs to be higher)