Bacterial Infections in Veterinary Practice
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Which type of infections are most commonly seen in practice?

  • Fungal infections
  • Parasitic infections
  • Viral infections
  • Bacterial infections (correct)

What is the usual temperature range for animals with bacterial infections?

  • Below 40 degrees Celsius (correct)
  • Above 37 degrees Celsius
  • Below 37 degrees Celsius
  • Above 40 degrees Celsius

What can indicate a bacterial component in an infection?

  • Hot and painless areas
  • Cool and painless areas
  • Hot and painful areas (correct)
  • Cool and painful areas

Which body fluids can be sampled to diagnose bacterial infections?

<p>Tracheal wash and peritoneal fluid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause below normal white cell counts in bacterial infections?

<p>Margination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can decrease neutrophil count in bacterial infections?

<p>Diarrhea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an acute phase protein that can be increased in bacterial infections?

<p>Fibrinogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a specific measurement for bacterial infections?

<p>Neutrophil count (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of diagnosing bacterial infections?

<p>To prescribe appropriate treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can bacterial infections cause in neutrophils?

<p>Degeneration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fluid can be difficult to culture, especially if you have to send it away?

<p>Cerebrospinal fluid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a fetid smell in the mouth and pus suggest?

<p>Bacterial disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely diagnosis for a cow that is unwell, has a low temperature, is not eating well, and passing loose faeces?

<p>Hepatic abscessation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be seen on ultrasound in a cow with hepatic abscessation?

<p>Abscess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely diagnosis for a horse with fluid in the pleural space and lung consolidation?

<p>Pleuropneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is required for a horse with pleuropneumonia?

<p>Local lavage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely diagnosis for a dog with increased echogenicity within its peritoneal space?

<p>Peritonitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for peritonitis in a dog?

<p>Local lavage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to reduce bacterial load in the body?

<p>Physical removal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can influence the neutrophil count in bacterial infections?

<p>Diarrhea, such as in the case of salmonella infection, can decrease the neutrophil count in bacterial infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some increased acute phase proteins in bacterial infections?

<p>Some increased acute phase proteins in bacterial infections include fibrinogen, serum amyloid A, and activated protein C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are acute phase proteins not specific for bacterial infections?

<p>Acute phase proteins can be increased in response to various inflammatory conditions, not just bacterial infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some sample fluids that can be taken to diagnose bacterial infections?

<p>Tracheal wash, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, and joint fluid can be sampled to diagnose bacterial infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause below normal white cell counts in bacterial infections?

<p>Below normal white cell counts in bacterial infections can be caused by margination, where neutrophils travel to the site of sepsis and are not present in the peripheral blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of culture and sensitivity testing for determining antimicrobial resistance?

<p>Fluids that can be difficult to culture include cerebrospinal and joint fluids. Sensitivity testing may not accurately predict in vitro effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some specific disease processes that may indicate bacterial disease?

<p>Fetid smell in the mouth and pus can suggest bacterial disease. Neoplasms can also present with similar symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely diagnosis for an old dog that is off its food, drinking a lot, and has a temperature?

<p>A pyometra, which can be open or closed, may be the likely diagnosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of hepatic abscessation in cows?

<p>Hepatic abscessation in cows is usually secondary to subacute ruminal acidosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for septic pericarditis in cows?

<p>Septic pericarditis in cows can be managed with drainage and antibiotics, but the prognosis is usually poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required treatment for a horse with pleuropneumonia?

<p>A horse with pleuropneumonia requires removal of the inflammatory fluid from the chest through lavage, and may also need local and systemic antibiotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What treatment options are available for peritonitis in dogs?

<p>Peritonitis in dogs requires lavage of the abdomen in addition to antibiotic treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the bacterial load in the body be reduced?

<p>Lavage of body cavities and physical removal of organisms, such as scabs, can help reduce the bacterial load in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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