Dog Zoonoses
What is a common disease spread by dog/cat bites?
Rabies.
Why is it dangerous to be bitten by a stray animal (Cat or Dog)
They usually run away after the bite, and thus hard to diagnose what diseases they could have.
What is a pasteurized food you eat daily?
Eggs/Milk/Dairy products
Which species can get RNA diseases?
Horses
Where does the West Nile Virus originate from?
Egypt/Africa
What does Cutaneous Larva Migrans do to humans?
Migrates throughout the body, creates creeping eruption (Visible on the skin)
What type of cats are more likely to transfer Cat Scratch Fever?
Kittens, cats which are more aggressive in nature.
What must retailers do to ensure the food is safe?
Have proper storing methods; Ex. Freezers/adequate temperatures + clean environments.
How can Listeriosis be spread by cattle and sheep?
Raw milk.
What does Mad Cow disease and Scrapies do?
Causes spongelike tissue in your brain - Spongiform
What are 2 methods to reduce the risk of Visceral Larva Migran transmission to Humans?
1. Proper hygene/Washing hands
2. Reducing rodents
3. Deworming
Where could a cat possibly get Toxoplasmosis?
From chasing after rodents or unpasteurized milk.
What can Pasteurization remove? (Common in Chickens)
Salmonella, E. Coli
How do you minimize chances of obtaining Q Fever?
Having safe equipment + Sanitary conditions.
What season causes Anthrax to spread?
Rainy seasons such as spring.
How do you diagnose Leptospirosis?
Symptoms include sudden kidney diseases, dehydration and vomiting.
What type of infection is Cat Scratch fever?
Bacteria
What is a safe temperature to cook red meat?
160F - 71 degrees C
What are 2 symptoms of RNA diseases in horses?
High fevers, Anorexia, Depression, Sleepiness
How does a dead animal with Anthrax infect others?
Through the discharge of their blood.
What is the type of worm which causes Visceral Larva Migrans? (DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME THE WORM)
Roundworm; Also called Toxocara Canis
What are some signs of having contracted Toxoplasmosis?
Minimal symptoms, some flu-like symptoms. Could lead to possible miscarriage.
What are the two areas that can be a major source of food contamination when processing animal meat?
Abdominal + Thoracic (Could just say Stomach and Chest cavity)
What does Q fever do to the human body?
Causes inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (endocarditis)
What is a commonality between the spread of many diseases which affect cattle?
Usually spread by raw milk.