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1
Q

What percentage of new or emerging pathogens are zoonotic?

A

75%

2
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What factors are involved in the emergence of zoonoses?

A
Environmental changes
Human and animal demographics
Pathogen changes
Changes in farming practices
Social and cultural factors
-Food habits
-Religious beliefs
-Use of countryside
3
Q

What types of transmission pathways can zoonoses have?

A

Direct
Indirect
Vector-borne

4
Q

What is the difference between a reportable and notifiable disease?

A
Notifiable = report when disease is suspected
Reportable = the lab isolating the pathogen makes a report
5
Q

In which group of bacteria is the development of resistance a particular problem?

A

Gram negatives

6
Q

What are the elements of risk analysis?

A

Risk assessment
Risk management
Risk communication

7
Q

What components may make up a risk assessment?

A

Prevalence

  • geography
  • animal species
  • production system

Biology

  • transmission pathways
  • survival in environment
  • infective dose

Consequences of human exposure

8
Q

What are veterinary surgeons obliged to implement under CoSHH regulations?

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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Good hygeine
Sanitation and disinfection
Appropriate waste disposal
Isolation facility use
Education of owners
9
Q

How should vets implement CoSHH regulation on farms?

A

Assesss risks of microorganisms
Prevent or control exposure to these/hazardous substances
Introduce and maintain control measures
Regularly review assessments

10
Q

How can exposure to pathogens on farms be prevented?

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-Keep animals healthy! e.g. vaccination, management & husbandry
Use PPE
Hygiene
Control pests/vermin
Detect and report stuff
11
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Why are zoonoses typically underreported?

A

Lack of awareness
sub-clinical infecitons
Minor clinical signs

12
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What is RIDDOR

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Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurences