Giardia For Shelter Staff And Volunteers
Giardia is a hearty organism that can cause unrelenting issues in the animal shelter. This talk reviews best practices in managing, treating and preventing these organisms in your population.
Presenter: Tiva Hoshizaki
Date: July 14, 2013
Venue: ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 1.
Giardia is a:
- A.
Parasitic fungus that grows around water drains.
- B.
Parasitic protozoa which lives in the small intestine.
- C.
Parasitic bacteria that replicates in the oral cavity.
- D.
Parasitic insect which lives underneath the skin.
- E.
Parasitic worm which lives in the small intestine.
Correct Answer
B. Parasitic protozoa which lives in the small intestine. -
- 2.
Giardia is transmitted by:
- A.
Ingestion from contaminated objects.
- B.
Ingestion of contaminated food or water.
- C.
Ingestion of contaminated feces.
- D.
Ingestion from contaminated fur (e.g., grooming).
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 3.
All subgroups (“assemblages”) of Giardia duodenalis have zoonotic potential.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
Giardia infection is most commonly seen:
- A.
In older animals (> 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, autumn and winter).
- B.
In young animals (< 12 months of age), with the absence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, autumn and winter).
- C.
In young animals (< 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, autumn and winter).
- D.
In young animals (< 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, spring and summer).
- E.
In older animals (> 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, spring and summer).
Correct Answer
C. In young animals (< 12 months of age), with the presence of other diseases and/or seasonally (specifically, autumn and winter). -
- 5.
The clinical signs of giardia infection are:
- A.
Diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss and rarely vomiting.
- B.
Constipation, anorexia, weight loss and rarely vomiting.
- C.
Diarrhea, ravenous appetite but continued weight loss, and rarely vomiting.
- D.
Diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss and usually vomiting.
- E.
Undetectable, as all animals with giardia infection are asymptomatic.
Correct Answer
A. Diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss and rarely vomiting. -
- 6.
Giardia infection can be diagnosed by:
- A.
An immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) test of a fecal sample.
- B.
An in-house SNAP test which looks for the presence of antigen (protein).
- C.
Microscopy of fecal samples.
- D.
B and C.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. B and C. -
- 7.
Which of the following is true about the treatment of giardia infection?
- A.
Treatment is aimed to resolve diarrhea, not necessarily to eliminate the presence of giardia.
- B.
Medication choices are Fenbendazole, Febantel-Praziquantel-Pyrantel or Metronidazole.
- C.
Reinfection can be prevented by washing/clipping the animal to remove cysts from the fur, moving the animal to a clean environment and promptly removing feces.
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 8.
When treating for giardia infection, it is important to remember to:
- A.
Not handle infected animals for at least 6 weeks after diagnosis because of the zoonotic potential.
- B.
Wipe up the infected area with vinegar and baking soda.
- C.
Allow the kennel to dry completely because cysts can survive for weeks to months in a damp environment.
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Allow the kennel to dry completely because cysts can survive for weeks to months in a damp environment. -
- 9.
Prevention of giardia infection involves:
- A.
Avoiding the spread of infection (e.g., placing appropriate signs for affected animals, using disposable gloves, washing hands and limiting contact to trained personnel).
- B.
Following appropriate cleaning protocols (e.g., removing feces, keeping cages clean and allowing cages to dry before adding animals).
- C.
Separating infected animals from non-infected animals (e.g., not mixing animals in play groups, outdoor activities or communal areas).
- D.
Keeping young animals in easily cleaned cages (i.e., not in group situations).
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 10.
Which of the following is true about giardia infection?
- A.
It is a common disease which can affect dogs, cats and humans.
- B.
Control in the shelter can be challenging.
- C.
Prevention depends on good hygiene and cleaning protocols.
- D.
Animals who are healthy can still be infected and shed Giardia.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 11.
We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. If you receive a passing score, a Certificate of Attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.
- A.
I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
- B.
I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation. -
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