Zoonoses - Quiz 4 (V/F)

É causada por Trypanosoma cruzi.

The statement explains that humans can become infected with Capillaria hepatica by ingesting infective eggs in their food, water, or soil. This means that the statement is true.

Alojam-se comummente no tecido conjuntivo.

Até hoje não foram documentadas transmissões entre humanos.

Também se previne através da congelação do peixe.

Os vírus de Newcastle são uma família de vírus que afetam principalmente aves, causando a doença de Newcastle. No entanto, em casos raros, esses vírus também podem afetar seres humanos. Quando isso ocorre, uma das manifestações possíveis é a conjuntivite, que é uma inflamação da membrana que reveste a parte frontal do olho. Portanto, a afirmação de que os vírus de Newcastle podem provocar conjuntivite em humanos é verdadeira.

The given statement states that the infection caused by Hymenolepis is usually asymptomatic. This means that individuals infected with Hymenolepis typically do not show any symptoms of the infection.

The given statement states that the Kyasanur Forest Disease is transmitted through the bite of a tick or through contact with infected animals. This is true because Kyasanur Forest Disease is a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever that primarily affects monkeys but can also infect humans. The tick acts as a vector, transmitting the virus to humans through its bite. Additionally, humans can also contract the disease through contact with infected animals, such as handling or consuming their meat.

The statement is true because Campylobacter infection can occur through contact with the feces of sick dogs or cats. Campylobacter is a bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans, and it is commonly found in the intestines of animals, including dogs and cats. If a person comes into contact with contaminated feces, such as through improper hand hygiene or by touching surfaces that have been contaminated, they can become infected with Campylobacter. Therefore, it is important to practice good hygiene, especially when handling animals or cleaning up after them, to prevent the spread of this infection.