Vet To Vet: Secnidazole Treatment For Giardiasis
This talk discusses the use of Secnidazole to treat cats and dogs with giardia infections. Secnidazole, which is in the same drug class as metronidazole, is used for treatment of giardiasis in people, showing the potential for higher cure rates with fewer dosages. But does it work for animals?
Presenter: Dr. Cynda Crawford
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida's 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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Which of the following statements regarding giardia is not true?
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It infects dogs, cats, humans and other animals.
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It causes subclinical and clinical infections.
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Adult cats and dogs are more likely to be infected and to have clinical disease than kittens and puppies.
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There is a higher prevalence of giardiasis in high density populations such as shelters, kennels and catteries.
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A and B.
Correct Answer
C. Adult cats and dogs are more likely to be infected and to have clinical disease than kittens and puppies. -
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Giardia is transmitted between animals by which route?
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Through the air (airborne route)
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By direct contact with skin
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Ingestion of infected feces (fecal-oral route)
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All of the above
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B and C
Correct Answer
C. Ingestion of infected feces (fecal-oral route) -
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Cysts are not very durable and generally only survive for a 1-2 weeks in wet/cool environments.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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The primary goal of treatment is:
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Complete elimination of the infection.
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Resolution of diarrhea.
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A and B.
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None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Resolution of diarrhea. -
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When can re-infection occur?
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When the animal ingests cysts during grooming
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When animal doesn’t receive full course of medication
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Ineffective cleaning of the environment (including outdoor areas)
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Ineffective cleaning of food bowls and enrichment items
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A, B and D
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All of the above
Correct Answer
F. All of the above -
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A very important, but frequently overlooked part of the treatment plan is:
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Withholding food from the infected animal for 3 days.
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Giving anti-diarrheal medication.
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Giving infected animal a daily bath.
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A and C.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Giving infected animal a daily bath. -
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A single dose of Secnidazole may be very effective and safe in eliminating clinical disease and cyst shedding in giardia-infected cats.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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