Zoonoses
Dr. Andrew Newmark, Chief Veterinarian at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, gave a wonderful and humorous presentation at the 2012 ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference. Zoonoses are diseases that are transferrable between animals and humans. He discussed the zoonotic diseases that are commonly seen in animal shelters as well as strategies for their prevention and control.
- 1.
Animal shelters should be concerned about zoonotic diseases because:
- A.
It can cause illness to people (e.g., adopters, visitors, staff and volunteers).
- B.
It can cause illness to other animals at the shelter.
- C.
It can cause bad publicity for the shelter.
- D.
It can be the cause of lawsuits.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 2.
Zoonotic diseases are spread by:
- A.
Direct contact, fomites, aerosol and vectors.
- B.
Osmosis, fomites, aerosol and vectors.
- C.
Direct contact, termites, aerosol and vectors.
- D.
Direct contact, fomites, absorption and vision.
- E.
Direct contact, fomites, aerosol and sectors.
Correct Answer
A. Direct contact, fomites, aerosol and vectors. -
- 3.
Zoonosis is a problem for animal shelters because:
- A.
It causes stereotypical behaviors in animals at the shelter.
- B.
Pathogens can increase a million fold in asymptomatic animals during the first week in the shelter.
- C.
It causes the shelter to smell bad.
- D.
Once it occurs in one shelter, it will automatically spread to other shelters across the nation.
- E.
It can cause illness in other animals at the shelter (but people are not at risk).
Correct Answer
B. Pathogens can increase a million fold in asymptomatic animals during the first week in the shelter. -
- 4.
How can zoonosis be prevented/controlled at the shelter?
- A.
Intake exams.
- B.
Isolate sick animals.
- C.
Hand washing stations.
- D.
Education of adopters, visitors, staff and volunteers.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 5.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported how many human gastrointestinal disease outbreaks related to animals in a public setting from the years 1996 – 2008?
- A.
10
- B.
100
- C.
200
- D.
500
- E.
1,000
Correct Answer
B. 100 -
- 6.
Parasites commonly associated with zoonotic disease include:
- A.
Soundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Toxoplasmosis and Cryptosporidium.
- B.
Roundworms, Bookworms, Tapeworms, Toxoplasmosis and Cryptosporidium.
- C.
Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Toxoplasmosis and Cryptosporidium.
- D.
Roundworms, Hookworms, Capeworms, Toxoplasmosis and Cryptosporidium.
- E.
Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Toxoplasmosis and Cystoporidium.
Correct Answer
C. Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Toxoplasmosis and Cryptosporidium. -
- 7.
Zoonotic infections caused by bites and scratches include:
- A.
Cat Scratch Fever.
- B.
Rabies.
- C.
Scabies.
- D.
A and B.
- E.
A, B and C.
Correct Answer
D. A and B. -
- 8.
The best way to prevent the spread of infectious disease, including zoonosis, is by thoroughly washing your hands.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
We hope you enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. To assure us you have viewed the entire presentation, please check the appropriate box.
- A.
I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation.
- B.
I have not listened to the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation. -
- 10.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 61% of human pathogens are zoonotic.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
The way you can protect your animals at home from zoonotic disease is by:
- A.
Vaccinating your pets.
- B.
Changing your clothes after work at the shelter, prior to arriving home.
- C.
Washing your hands thoroughly and frequently while at the shelter and prior to arriving home.
- D.
All of the above.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
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