B. Gibsoni: What Does IT Mean For Your Shelter?
Babesia gibsoni is an intracellular parasite of red blood cells. This presentation provides a case study in the diagnosis and management of B. Gibsoni in Pit bulls rescued from large-scale fighting rings. As a shelter veterinarian, you may encounter Babesia in your canine population; how should you respond?
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Kirk
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida, 7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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At least ___ species of Babesia affect dogs, while ___ species affect cats.
- A.
2, 9
- B.
5, 2
- C.
9, 2
- D.
12, 5
- E.
12, 9
Correct Answer
C. 9, 2 -
- 3.
Prevalence of B. gibsoni is greater in pit bull terriers than other breeds and is seen most commonly in dogs with history of fighting.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Which of the following is not a means of Babesia transmission?
- A.
Transmission via tick bites.
- B.
Vertical transmission.
- C.
Aerosolized transmission.
- D.
Blood transfusion.
- E.
Shared surgical instruments/needles.
Correct Answer
C. Aerosolized transmission. -
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Which of the following is discussed as a clinical sign of B. gibsoni infection?
- A.
Moderate to severe hemolytic anemia.
- B.
Hematuria (blood in the urine).
- C.
Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).
- D.
Asymptomatic (no apparent clinical signs).
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
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To the best of current knowledge, two consecutive, negative PCRs, thirty days apart, indicates the infection has been cleared.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Babesia is a type of:
- A.
Fungus.
- B.
Bacteria.
- C.
Virus.
- D.
Parasite.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
D. Parasite. -
- 8.
Babesia infects which cells?
- A.
White blood cells.
- B.
Red blood cells.
- C.
Cells lining the intestinal system.
- D.
Liver cells.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Red blood cells. -
- 9.
An animal shelter should be aware of B. gibsoni in their population if they:
- A.
Handle cruelty cases.
- B.
Admit stray/owner-relinquished dogs with scars.
- C.
Accept transfers from other organizations that handle cruelty cases.
- D.
A and B.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 10.
Which of the following is not a diagnostic test for Babesia?
- A.
Blood smear
- B.
Serology
- C.
PCR
- D.
Blood culture
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Blood culture -
- 11.
It can take up to 4 to 8 weeks for a dog to test positive after being bitten by a Babesia infected dog.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
What is a possible sequelae to untreated Babesia infection in dogs?
- A.
Aggression
- B.
Chronic skin disease
- C.
Renal disease
- D.
Hearing loss
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Renal disease -
- 13.
In the controlled study, ___% of treated dogs cleared the infection.
- A.
20-35
- B.
40-45
- C.
60-65
- D.
80-85
- E.
99+
Correct Answer
D. 80-85 -
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