Swine
Dermatophytosis
skin infection
scaly round area of hair loss
transmission: direct skin contact with infected animal
”nothing to laugh about”
Salmonella
Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)
1. Where is is found?
2. Persons infected develop __ & __?
3. How does Transmission occur?
1. Found in soil droppings of infected birds
2. lymphadenitis and pulmonary disease
3. Aerosolization & inhalation of agent in dried bird droppings and contaminated soil
Type ___ Virus
A
Swine influenza is a ____ disease of pigs caused by type __ influenza
Respiratory
Type A
Erysipelas, leptospirosis, streptococcosis
Bacterial infection
Swine Flu
Transmitted through infected bodily fluids and tissues, oral ingestion and inhalation or respiratory secretions, contaminated water/materials, and ticks
(T/F) All animals have the potential to have zoonotic disease.
True
Cryptococcus neoformans
1. Where is it found?
2. Disease in humans?
1. Pigeon droppings & soil
2. Presents as chronic meningitis, infection of lungs, kidney, prostate and bone may occur
Occurs naturally among ___ ___ ___ , ___ ___, & ___ ___
Wild Aquatic Birds
Domestic Poultry
Other Bird Animal Species
What are the main swine flu viruses circulating in the U.S.
Swine triple reassortant (tr)
H1N1 Influenza virus
trH3N2 virus
trH1N2
Salmonellosis
Campylobacterosis
Cryptosporidiosis
Giardiasis
Balantidiasis with pathogenic E. Coli
Acquired by contact and oral ingestion of fecal matter from infected animals
Presented in pigs as diarrhea
Avoid direct contact with feces and urine
wear gloves, wash hands, avoid accidental ingestion
West Nile
Transmitted through mosquitoes
Erysipelas
1. How is it transmitted?
2. How is risk of infection increased?
3. Presented in humans as ___?
A bacterial infection of chickens
1. Direct contact with animals, tissues and droppings
2. Risk of infection increased with open cuts and abrasions
3. Cellulitis, bacteremia, endocarditis, and arthritis
(T/F) Avian flu viruses do normally infect humans
False
(T/F) Swine flu does not infect humans
True
Prevention of zoonotic diseases
Do not eat, drink, apply makeup, or use tobacco while handling animals or in animal handling areas
wear respiratory protection
gloves (animal tissue, bodily fluids)
wash hands after handling
wear appropriate clothing (coveralls, lab coat)
launder soiled clothes separate from personal
keep animal areas clean and disinfect equipment after use
Ornithosis
1. Is also known as?
2. Is caused by?
3. Presents in people as?
4. Transmitted through?
1. Psittacosis, Parrot fever, Avian Chlamydiosis
2. Chlamydophila psttaci
3. Flu-like symptoms, respiratory disease
4. Inhalation of dried droppings, secretions, feather dust of infected birds
Infected birds shed avian influenza virus through
Saliva
mucous
feces
Avian Influenza
Bird flu
Type A Virus
Does not normally infect humans
Salmonellosis
Cryptosporidosis
campylobacterosis
Acquired by accidental ingestion of fecal matter, undercooked meat and egg products from infected birds.
presented in birds as diarrhea and discolored droppings
found more in wild birds and free-ranging