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Which type of infections are most commonly seen in practice?
Which type of infections are most commonly seen in practice?
What is the usual temperature range for animals with bacterial infections?
What is the usual temperature range for animals with bacterial infections?
What can indicate a bacterial component in an infection?
What can indicate a bacterial component in an infection?
Which body fluids can be sampled to diagnose bacterial infections?
Which body fluids can be sampled to diagnose bacterial infections?
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What can cause below normal white cell counts in bacterial infections?
What can cause below normal white cell counts in bacterial infections?
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Which condition can decrease neutrophil count in bacterial infections?
Which condition can decrease neutrophil count in bacterial infections?
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What is an example of an acute phase protein that can be increased in bacterial infections?
What is an example of an acute phase protein that can be increased in bacterial infections?
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Which of the following is NOT a specific measurement for bacterial infections?
Which of the following is NOT a specific measurement for bacterial infections?
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What is the importance of diagnosing bacterial infections?
What is the importance of diagnosing bacterial infections?
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What can bacterial infections cause in neutrophils?
What can bacterial infections cause in neutrophils?
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Which fluid can be difficult to culture, especially if you have to send it away?
Which fluid can be difficult to culture, especially if you have to send it away?
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What does a fetid smell in the mouth and pus suggest?
What does a fetid smell in the mouth and pus suggest?
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What is the likely diagnosis for a cow that is unwell, has a low temperature, is not eating well, and passing loose faeces?
What is the likely diagnosis for a cow that is unwell, has a low temperature, is not eating well, and passing loose faeces?
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What can be seen on ultrasound in a cow with hepatic abscessation?
What can be seen on ultrasound in a cow with hepatic abscessation?
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What is the likely diagnosis for a horse with fluid in the pleural space and lung consolidation?
What is the likely diagnosis for a horse with fluid in the pleural space and lung consolidation?
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What treatment is required for a horse with pleuropneumonia?
What treatment is required for a horse with pleuropneumonia?
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What is the likely diagnosis for a dog with increased echogenicity within its peritoneal space?
What is the likely diagnosis for a dog with increased echogenicity within its peritoneal space?
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What is the recommended treatment for peritonitis in a dog?
What is the recommended treatment for peritonitis in a dog?
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What is the most effective way to reduce bacterial load in the body?
What is the most effective way to reduce bacterial load in the body?
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What can influence the neutrophil count in bacterial infections?
What can influence the neutrophil count in bacterial infections?
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What are some increased acute phase proteins in bacterial infections?
What are some increased acute phase proteins in bacterial infections?
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Why are acute phase proteins not specific for bacterial infections?
Why are acute phase proteins not specific for bacterial infections?
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What are some sample fluids that can be taken to diagnose bacterial infections?
What are some sample fluids that can be taken to diagnose bacterial infections?
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What can cause below normal white cell counts in bacterial infections?
What can cause below normal white cell counts in bacterial infections?
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What are the limitations of culture and sensitivity testing for determining antimicrobial resistance?
What are the limitations of culture and sensitivity testing for determining antimicrobial resistance?
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What are some specific disease processes that may indicate bacterial disease?
What are some specific disease processes that may indicate bacterial disease?
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What is the likely diagnosis for an old dog that is off its food, drinking a lot, and has a temperature?
What is the likely diagnosis for an old dog that is off its food, drinking a lot, and has a temperature?
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What is the underlying cause of hepatic abscessation in cows?
What is the underlying cause of hepatic abscessation in cows?
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What is the recommended treatment for septic pericarditis in cows?
What is the recommended treatment for septic pericarditis in cows?
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What is the required treatment for a horse with pleuropneumonia?
What is the required treatment for a horse with pleuropneumonia?
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What treatment options are available for peritonitis in dogs?
What treatment options are available for peritonitis in dogs?
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How can the bacterial load in the body be reduced?
How can the bacterial load in the body be reduced?
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