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

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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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Babesia gibsoni is an intracellular parasite of red blood cells. This presentation provides a case study in the diagnosis and management of B. Gibsoni in Pit bulls rescued from large-scale fighting rings. As a shelter veterinarian, you may encounter Babesia in your canine population; how should you respond?
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Kirk
Date: May 2014
Venue: University of Florida, See more7th Annual Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference

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.
Correct Answer

A. Aerosolized transmission.
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.
Correct Answer

A. All of the above.
4.

Babesia is a type of:
- Fungus.
- Bacteria.
- Virus.
- Parasite.
- None of the above.
Correct Answer

A. Parasite.
5.

Babesia infects which cells?
- White blood cells.
- Red blood cells.
- Cells lining the intestinal system.
- Liver cells.
- None of the above.
Correct Answer

A. Red blood cells.
6.

Which of the following is not a diagnostic test for Babesia?
- Blood smear
- Serology
- PCR
- Blood culture
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Blood culture
7.

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
Correct Answer

A. True
8.

What is a possible sequelae to untreated Babesia infection in dogs?
- Aggression
- Chronic skin disease
- Renal disease
- Hearing loss
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. Renal disease
9.

We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.
- I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
- I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer

A. I certify that I have viewed 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
Correct Answer

A. True
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.
Correct Answer

A. 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
Correct Answer

A. 9, 2
13.

In the controlled study, ___% of treated dogs cleared the infection.
- 20-35
- 40-45
- 60-65
- 80-85
- 99+
Correct Answer

A. 80-85

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

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

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

Babesia is a type of:

Babesia infects which cells?

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

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

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

We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.

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

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

At least _ species of Babesia affect dogs, while _ species affect cats.

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

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

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

Quiz Preview

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

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

Babesia is a type of:

Babesia infects which cells?

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

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

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

We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.

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

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

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

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

At least _ species of Babesia affect dogs, while _ species affect cats.