Zoonotic Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Zoonotic Diseases
A
Leptospirosis
Toxoplasmosis
Ringworm
Lyme disease
Campylobacter
2
Q
What is a pthogen?
A
A microoganism responsible for disease, including bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa
3
Q
What are the different routes of transmission?
A
Direct Transmission
Indirect Transmission
Airborne
Vertical Transmission
4
Q
Give examples of bacteria
A
Leptospirosis (indirect)
Chlamydia (direct)
Salmonella (indirect & direct)
Campylobacter (eating undercooked meet)
5
Q
Give examples of a virus
A
Feline calici virus (direct)
Canine herpes virus (direct)
6
Q
Give an example of protozoa
A
Toxoplasmosis (under cooked meet)
Giardia (indirect)
7
Q
Example of fungus
A
Ringworm (indirect)
