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Which of the following is the gold standard for confirming bacterial presence?
Which of the following is the gold standard for confirming bacterial presence?
What is the recommended duration for culture to confirm bacterial presence?
What is the recommended duration for culture to confirm bacterial presence?
When collecting a sample for culture, which body fluid is most commonly sampled for a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
When collecting a sample for culture, which body fluid is most commonly sampled for a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
What is the purpose of an impression smear or swab?
What is the purpose of an impression smear or swab?
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In order to confirm a negative case of salmonella, how many samples need to be taken?
In order to confirm a negative case of salmonella, how many samples need to be taken?
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What does the presence of neutrophils in cytology indicate?
What does the presence of neutrophils in cytology indicate?
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What is the purpose of a Gram stain?
What is the purpose of a Gram stain?
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When is prophylaxis with antimicrobials not required for surgery?
When is prophylaxis with antimicrobials not required for surgery?
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What is the recommended duration of antimicrobial treatment for a wound exposing bone, tendon, or joint?
What is the recommended duration of antimicrobial treatment for a wound exposing bone, tendon, or joint?
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Which of the following clinical signs may indicate infection in a horse with a degloving injury?
Which of the following clinical signs may indicate infection in a horse with a degloving injury?
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What are some potential clinical signs of greasy pig disease?
What are some potential clinical signs of greasy pig disease?
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What is the recommended first approach for managing strep equi equi (strangles) in horses?
What is the recommended first approach for managing strep equi equi (strangles) in horses?
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Why is culture and sensitivity testing not always possible in clinical practice?
Why is culture and sensitivity testing not always possible in clinical practice?
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What is the purpose of culture and sensitivity testing in veterinary medicine?
What is the purpose of culture and sensitivity testing in veterinary medicine?
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Which of the following diseases is typically caused by Staphylococcus?
Which of the following diseases is typically caused by Staphylococcus?
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When should antibiotic treatment be used for foal sepsis or pleuropneumonia?
When should antibiotic treatment be used for foal sepsis or pleuropneumonia?
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What is the best approach for resolving disease caused by bacteria in horses?
What is the best approach for resolving disease caused by bacteria in horses?
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What are some potential clinical signs of infection in a horse with a degloving injury?
What are some potential clinical signs of infection in a horse with a degloving injury?
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What are some potential clinical signs of infection in a horse with a degloving injury?
What are some potential clinical signs of infection in a horse with a degloving injury?
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Should antibiotics be used to treat a horse with a degloving injury? Explain your answer.
Should antibiotics be used to treat a horse with a degloving injury? Explain your answer.
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What is the recommended approach for managing a horse presenting with purulent nasal discharge and open purulent wounds under the muzzle?
What is the recommended approach for managing a horse presenting with purulent nasal discharge and open purulent wounds under the muzzle?
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What is the main goal of bacterial control in a veterinary practice?
What is the main goal of bacterial control in a veterinary practice?
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Why is culture and sensitivity testing not always possible in clinical practice?
Why is culture and sensitivity testing not always possible in clinical practice?
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What are the recommended methods for confirming bacterial presence in veterinary medicine?
What are the recommended methods for confirming bacterial presence in veterinary medicine?
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What is the purpose of cytology in veterinary medicine?
What is the purpose of cytology in veterinary medicine?
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What is the role of Gram stain in bacterial identification?
What is the role of Gram stain in bacterial identification?
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When is prophylaxis with antimicrobials not required for surgery in veterinary medicine?
When is prophylaxis with antimicrobials not required for surgery in veterinary medicine?
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What is the recommended approach for managing equine wounds based on their contamination level?
What is the recommended approach for managing equine wounds based on their contamination level?
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