Streptococcus Zooepidemicus - An Emerging Pathogen In Shelters

2. What kind of organism is Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep zoo)?

Bacteria

Virus

Fungi

None of the above

3. Streptococcus zooepidemicus can be a deadly pathogen for dogs in animal shelters.

True

False

4. Possible risk factors for dogs to get sick with Strep zoo include:

Stress

Poor sanitation

Poor ventilation

Already sick with another respiratory infection

All of the above

5. Strep zoo is thought to be spread by:

Direct contact

Aerosol

Contact with contaminated environment

Feces

All of the above

6. Finding apparently healthy looking dogs dead in their kennel with blood coming out of their nose can happen with Strep zoo infections.

True

False

7. To prevent Strep zoo infections, it is important to:

Manage stress

Place sick dogs in isolation

Provide good sanitation

All of the above

8. It is uncommon to find Strep zoo bacteria in healthy dogs and cats.

True

False

9. With the first reported outbreak of Strep zoo in the U.S. , which of the following happened:

There was an outbreak in a Nevada shelter in 2007

1,000 dogs died from acute hemorrhagic pneumonia

Many dogs died within 2 days of admission

All of the above

10. Cats housed in shelters are also susceptible to Strep zoo infections.

True

False

11. The lungs of dogs that die from a Strep zoo infection look normal.

True

False