Vet To Vet: Secnidazole Treatment For Giardiasis

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2. Cysts are not very durable and generally only survive for a 1-2 weeks in wet/cool environments.

True

False

3. A single dose of Secnidazole may be very effective and safe in eliminating clinical disease and cyst shedding in giardia-infected cats.

True

False

4. When can re-infection occur?

When the animal ingests cysts during grooming

When animal doesn’t receive full course of medication

Ineffective cleaning of the environment (including outdoor areas)

Ineffective cleaning of food bowls and enrichment items

A, B and D

All of the above

5. Giardia is transmitted between animals by which route?

Through the air (airborne route)

By direct contact with skin

Ingestion of infected feces (fecal-oral route)

All of the above

B and C

6. Which of the following statements regarding giardia is not true?

It infects dogs, cats, humans and other animals.

It causes subclinical and clinical infections.

Adult cats and dogs are more likely to be infected and to have clinical disease than kittens and puppies.

There is a higher prevalence of giardiasis in high density populations such as shelters, kennels and catteries.

A and B.

7. A very important, but frequently overlooked part of the treatment plan is:

Withholding food from the infected animal for 3 days.

Giving anti-diarrheal medication.

Giving infected animal a daily bath.

A and C.

All of the above.

8. The primary goal of treatment is:

Complete elimination of the infection.

Resolution of diarrhea.

A and B.

None of the above.