VMED 819A Exam 1 Part 2

CAT A

100

Is the causative agent of emphysematous necrotizing myositis in cattle = Blackleg, common in young well-fed cattle.

C. chauvoei

200

most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or in long term care facilities and typically occurs after use of antibiotic medications

C. difficile

300

strawberry foot rot causative agent 

Dermatophilus congolensis

CAT B

100

Actinomyces means “_______”

Ray Fungus

200

Tetanus is caused by the neurotoxin produced by

Clostridium tetani

300

Listeria can cause abortions in humans (T or F)

True

Cat C

100

causes severe gum disease.

Porphyromonas gingivalis

200

What are the 3 proteins produced by B antracis 

Lethal factor, Edema Factor, Protective antigen

300

Significant bio-terrorism threat

B anthracis 

CAT D

100

lumpy wool disease causative agent 

Dermatophilus congolensis

200

Enterotoxemia, aka “overeating disease” or “pulpy kidney disease” in sheep, 3-10 weeks, and up, and in feedlots

C. perfringens

300

An inhabitant of the intestines of cattle, sheep and goats, and in the soil

C. Chauvoei

CAT E

100

Tyzzer's disease is caused by 

C. piliforme

200

livestock are found dead, bloated, and without rigor mortis... What is your diagnosis

B anthracis 

300

Causative agent of lumpy jaw 

Actinomyces bovis