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1
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What is the most common route of exposure of Salmonella?

A

Fecal-oral

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2
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T/F: Salmonella is ubiquitous.

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True

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3
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T/F: Salmonella can be shed by both diseased and healthy animals but is not stable in the environment.

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False - Salmonella can be shed by both diseased and healthy animals but it IS stable in the environment.

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4
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Does a positive fecal result for Salmonella mean it is the cause of disease in a dog?

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No

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5
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What is the range of GI symptoms that can be seen with Salmonella?

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Asymptomatic to severe acute gastroenteritis

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6
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What type of diarrhea can be seen with Salmonellosis?

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Hemorrhagic diarrhea

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7
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Can neutrocytopenia and thrombocytopenia be seen with Salmonellosis?

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Yes

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8
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Can hypoglycemia and albuminemia be seen with Salmonellosis?

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Yes

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9
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There can be a higher risk of Salmonellosis with what 3 factors?

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  • Raw diet
  • Immuno-compromised
  • Reptiles
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10
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Can CNS signs be seen with Salmonellosis?

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Yes

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11
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What are 3 examples of CNS signs that can be seen with Salmonellosis?

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  • Weak
  • Blind
  • Seizures
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12
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Can polyarthritis and pneumonia be seen with Salmonellosis?

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Yes

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13
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Is Salmonella a gram positive or gram negative bacteria?

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Gram negative

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14
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What shape is Salmonella?

A

Bacilli

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15
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Name 4 antibiotics that can be used against Salmonella.

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  • Fluro/Quinolones
  • Trimethoprim-sulfa (TMS)
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Amoxicillin
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16
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Should dogs with Salmonellosis be isolated?

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Yes

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17
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Should you treat a dog with Salmonellosis that is asymptomatic?
Why?

A
  • No

- Risk of resistance developing

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18
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Is Campylobacteriosis zoonotic?

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Yes

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19
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What is the most common route of exposure for Campylobacter?

A

Fecal-oral

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20
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Are asymptomatic carriers a possibility with Campylobacter?

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Yes

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21
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Where is the GIT do Campylobacter target?

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Intestinal crypts

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22
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Campylobacter can be found in dogs with what disease?

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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23
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What type of diarrhea is seen with Campylobacteriosis?

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Large bowel diarrhea

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24
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Mucus, watery, fresh blood, tenesmus (quivery colon) and excreted in frequent small amounts describes what type of diarrhea?

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Large bowel diarrhea

25
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What can exacerbate the clinical signs of Campylobacteriosis?

A

Stress

26
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What type of sample is used in the diagnosis of Campylobacteriosis?

A

Fecal

27
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T/F: A week-old refrigerated sample of Campylobacter can be used for a culture.

A

True

28
Q

There is a higher risk of Campylobacteriosis with which 3 species?

A
  • Puppies
  • Kittens
  • Chickens
29
Q

There is a higher risk of Campylobacteriosis with what food item?

A

Mayonnaise

30
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Is Campylobacter a gram positive or gram negative bacteria?

A

Gram negative

31
Q

What shape are Campylobacter?

A

Spiral rods, “seagull”

32
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Is treatment of Campylobacteriosis necessary?

Why?

A
  • No

- Antibiotic efficacy is unknown

33
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What are 2 antibiotics that could be potentially used for the treatment of Campylobacteriosis?

A
  • Erythromycin

- Fluoroquinolones (big gun)

34
Q

What are 3 modes of transmission for Helicobacter?

A
  • Oral
  • Close contact
  • Fomite
35
Q

Are Helicobacter acidophilic or basophilic?

A

Acidophilic

36
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Where do Helicobacter target?

A

Gastric mucosa

37
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Which bacteria is responsible for degenerating gastric glands and parietal cell necrosis?

A

Helicobacter

38
Q

Which bacteria causes gastric inflammation and lymphoid proliferation?

A

Helicobacter

39
Q

Which strain of Helicobacter causes ulcers in humans?

A

pylori

40
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What is the most common clinical sign seen with Helicobacter?

A

Chronic gastritis

41
Q

40-100% of animals with Helicobacter are what?

A

Clinically normal

42
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What are 2 types of samples that can be obtained from a gastric mucosa sample suspected of Helicobacter?

A
  • Brush cytology

- Biopsy

43
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Can PCR be done with Helicobacter?

A

Yes

44
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What type of rapid test can be done with a biopsy and culture of Helicobacter?

A

Rapid urease test

45
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Is Helicobacter a gram positive or gram negative bacteria?

A

Gram negative

46
Q

What are 3 shapes Helicobacter can be found in?

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  • Coccoid
  • Curved
  • Spiral
47
Q

What treatment is recommended for Helicobacter?

A

Triple therapy: amoxicillin, MTZ, H2 blocker

48
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Is Actinomyces a gram positive or gram negative bacteria?

A

Gram positive

49
Q

Is Nocardia a gram positive or gram negative bacteria?

A

Gram positive

50
Q

Which 2 bacteria can cause a leukocytosis with a left shift?

A
  • Actinomyces

- Nocardia

51
Q

Which of the following 2 bacteria is not acid fast: Actinomyces or Nocardia?

A

Actinomyces

52
Q

Where can Actinomyces be found?

How can it be transmitted?

A
  • Oral cavities

- Bites

53
Q

Which bacteria can cause localized pyogranulomatous infections (abscess)?

A

Actinomyces

54
Q

Possible bone involvement leading to pain and lameness can be ween with which bacteria?

A

Actinomyces

55
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T/F: Penicillin can be used to treat both Actinomyces and Nocardia.

A

False - Penicillin can be used to treat Actinomyces but TMS is used to treat NOCARDIA.

56
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How long should penicillin be given to treat Actinomyces?

A

Until 4 weeks post-clinically normal

57
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Is Nocardia acid fast?

A

Yes

58
Q

What is given to treat Nocardia?

For how long?

A
  • TMS

- 6 or more weeks

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