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Which bacteria is commonly seen associated with respiratory tract infections and often accompanies lungworm infestations in hedgehogs?
Which bacteria is commonly seen associated with respiratory tract infections and often accompanies lungworm infestations in hedgehogs?
- Leptospira interrogans
- Pasteurella multocida
- Salmonella spp.
- Bordetella bronchiseptica (correct)
What is the main importance of Leptospira interrogans in hedgehogs?
What is the main importance of Leptospira interrogans in hedgehogs?
- It causes dental disease in hedgehogs
- It causes Weils disease in hedgehogs
- It causes respiratory tract infections in hedgehogs
- It causes damage to the kidney structure in hedgehogs (correct)
Which bacteria is commonly involved in dental abscesses in hedgehogs?
Which bacteria is commonly involved in dental abscesses in hedgehogs?
- Pasteurella spp.
- E coli spp.
- Streptococcal spp.
- All of the above (correct)
Which parasite is responsible for causing a dry cough, dyspnoea, and weight loss in hedgehogs?
Which parasite is responsible for causing a dry cough, dyspnoea, and weight loss in hedgehogs?
Which nematode is frequently found in the digestive system of European hedgehogs in the UK?
Which nematode is frequently found in the digestive system of European hedgehogs in the UK?
Which tapeworm is occasionally found in hedgehogs and can cause weight loss and diarrhea?
Which tapeworm is occasionally found in hedgehogs and can cause weight loss and diarrhea?
Which of the following is a common cause of severe mange in hedgehogs in the UK?
Which of the following is a common cause of severe mange in hedgehogs in the UK?
What is the most effective treatment for psoroptid and sarcoptid mites in hedgehogs?
What is the most effective treatment for psoroptid and sarcoptid mites in hedgehogs?
Which parasite infestation can cause blockage of the small airways and severe damage to the lung structure in hedgehogs?
Which parasite infestation can cause blockage of the small airways and severe damage to the lung structure in hedgehogs?
Which of the following anesthetics is recommended for surgical anesthesia in European hedgehogs?
Which of the following anesthetics is recommended for surgical anesthesia in European hedgehogs?
Which of the following can be used to produce sedation or light anesthesia in European hedgehogs for minor procedures?
Which of the following can be used to produce sedation or light anesthesia in European hedgehogs for minor procedures?
Which of the following ectoparasites is commonly found on European hedgehogs?
Which of the following ectoparasites is commonly found on European hedgehogs?
Which fungal infection of the lungs in hedgehogs can lead to severe pneumonia and is often complicated by verminous pneumonia and secondary bacterial infection?
Which fungal infection of the lungs in hedgehogs can lead to severe pneumonia and is often complicated by verminous pneumonia and secondary bacterial infection?
Which viral disease causes unpleasant mouth ulcerations, ulcerations of the nose and perineum, and vesicles on the feet of hedgehogs?
Which viral disease causes unpleasant mouth ulcerations, ulcerations of the nose and perineum, and vesicles on the feet of hedgehogs?
What is the commonest cause of poisoning in hedgehogs in the UK?
What is the commonest cause of poisoning in hedgehogs in the UK?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended treatment for poisoning according to the text?
What is the recommended treatment for poisoning according to the text?
What medication is advised if fitting occurs?
What medication is advised if fitting occurs?
What is the main challenge in poisoning cases according to the text?
What is the main challenge in poisoning cases according to the text?
What syndrome has been reported with spinal demyelination and paralysis according to the text?
What syndrome has been reported with spinal demyelination and paralysis according to the text?
