Zoonotic Disease: Hydatid disease Flashcards
1
Q
What animals are affected by hydatid disease?
A
- Dogs
- Sheep
- Goats
- Cattle
- Pigs
- Kangaroos
- Wallabies
2
Q
How is hydatid disease transmitted?
A
- Hydatid eggs are dispersed int he environment via faeces of an infected dog
- People are infected when they infected when they accidently ingest the eggs
Eg. Patting the dog and then touching your mouth
3
Q
How to prevent hydatid disease?
A
- Regularly worm your dog
- Wash your hands after handling a dog
- Don’t allow the dog to lick your face
- Avoid contact with dog faeces
