Pathogens
Primary difference between bacteria and virus.
bacteria are considered living
How do antibiotics work?
Stop bacterial growth, kill bacteria
What is the role of a vaccine?
Stimulate immune system to protect against disease.
AN example of internal parasite.
Hookworm, heartworm, lungworm, etc.
Definition of health
Living in balance/harmony within the environment
What is a prion?
Misfolded protein
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viruses?
Viruses are not living so don't have cells antibiotics can target.
How can vaccines become ineffective?
Sunlight, temp., outdated, used with another vaccine
Example of external parasite.
Flea, tick, blowfly maggot.
What is a zoonotic disease? Example
Disease that can be passed between animals and humans.
Rabies, Ringworm
How are viruses treated?
supportive care, vaccines can be used to prevent
What can cause antibiotic resistance?
Overuse, misuse, incomplete course of prescription.
What are the 3 kinds of vaccines.
Live
Modified- live
Killed
difference of internal and external parasites.
Internal live inside, external live outside
How do vets diagnose diseases in animals?
Physical Exams, lab tests, imaging, medical history
List the 6 pathogens
bacteria, virus, fungus, prion, parasites (helminths), Protozoa
Why should you always finish a prescribed course of antibiotics?
Prevent Resistance
What is the difference of core vaccines and non-core vaccines.
Core is required
Ways to manage external parasites.
mow lawn, baths, tick or flea collars
What is the difference between disease and symptom?
A disease affects normal functions of an animal, a symptom is the sign of a disease.
What is the treatment for a prionic disease?
None, currently no cure or treatment
Why should antibiotics be used only when prescribed?
What pathogen do vaccines fight against.
viruses, bacteria
ways to manage internal parasites
deworming animals, cleaning up feces, dragging pastures, keep lawn mowed.
What is herd immunity?
When a large percentage of a population is immune, reducing the spread of disease.