Salmonellosis Flashcards
1
Q
Where can salmonella species be found normally?
A
Can be normal got flora in horses
2
Q
What kind of diseases is salmonellosis?
A
Zoonotic and very contagious
3
Q
What is the most important part of managing salmonellosis?
A
Isolation
4
Q
How should a vet hospital manage a horse infected with salmonella? (3)
A
- Assigned one tech
- Protective clothing
- Disinfect feet and wash well after handling the horse
5
Q
What are the things that can be done for a horse infected with salmonella? (4)
A
- IV fluid therapy
- Monitor vitals
- Plasma transfusion if hypoproteinemia
- Feed free choice grass hay only
6
Q
What treatment could make salmonellosis worse?
A
Antibiotics
