B. Gibsoni: What Does IT Mean For Your Shelter?

1. It can take up to 4 to 8 weeks for a dog to test positive after being bitten by a Babesia infected dog.

True

False

2. Which of the following is not a means of Babesia transmission?

Transmission via tick bites.

Vertical transmission.

Aerosolized transmission.

Blood transfusion.

Shared surgical instruments/needles.

3. Which of the following is discussed as a clinical sign of B. gibsoni infection?

Moderate to severe hemolytic anemia.

Hematuria (blood in the urine).

Splenomegaly (enlarged spleen).

Asymptomatic (no apparent clinical signs).

All of the above.

4. Which of the following is not a diagnostic test for Babesia?

Blood smear

Serology

PCR

Blood culture

None of the above

5. What is a possible sequelae to untreated Babesia infection in dogs?

Aggression

Chronic skin disease

Renal disease

Hearing loss

All of the above

6. Babesia is a type of:

Fungus.

Bacteria.

Virus.

Parasite.

None of the above.

7. Babesia infects which cells?

White blood cells.

Red blood cells.

Cells lining the intestinal system.

Liver cells.

None of the above.

8. Prevalence of B. gibsoni is greater in pit bull terriers than other breeds and is seen most commonly in dogs with history of fighting.

True

False

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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.

I did not view the entire presentation.

10. To the best of current knowledge, two consecutive, negative PCRs, thirty days apart, indicates the infection has been cleared.

True

False

11. An animal shelter should be aware of B. gibsoni in their population if they:

Handle cruelty cases.

Admit stray/owner-relinquished dogs with scars.

Accept transfers from other organizations that handle cruelty cases.

A and B.

All of the above.

12. At least ___ species of Babesia affect dogs, while ___ species affect cats.

2, 9

5, 2

9, 2

12, 5

12, 9

13. In the controlled study, ___% of treated dogs cleared the infection.

20-35

40-45

60-65

80-85

99+