Brucellosis and its Species

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What is the incubation period for the intestinal form of anthrax?

7-14 days

1-7 days (correct)

14-30 days

1-60 days

Which of the following is a symptom of the pneumonic/inhalation form of anthrax?

Diarrhea

Positive Blumberg sign

Severe breathing problems - dyspnea (correct)

Increase in abdominal volume

What is the mortality rate for the intestinal form of anthrax?

70-80%

5-10%

10-20%

25-60% (correct)

Which part of the body does anthrax mainly damage in the intestinal form?

Ileus and appendix Signup and view all the answers

What are the common findings in blood biochemical tests for the diagnosed disease?

Normal N with slight elevation of serum ALT Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for the diagnosed disease?

Doxycycline 100 mg x2 P.O for 6 weeks + rifampicin 600-900 mg/day P.O for 6 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach to prevention mentioned in the text?

Screening of animals and killing if contagious Signup and view all the answers

Which animal is B.melitensis associated with?

Sheep Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique ability of brucellae mentioned in the text?

Survival in the intracellular environment Signup and view all the answers

Which species of brucellae is usually associated with disease in dogs?

B.canis Signup and view all the answers

How is subclinical brucellosis mainly diagnosed?

Via serological screening of high-risk individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended loading regimen for doxycycline?

200 mg PO/IV every 12 hours for 72 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is preferred to treat inhalational anthrax and anthrax meningitis?

Penicillin Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent inhalational anthrax?

Doxycycline Signup and view all the answers

Which monoclonal antibody was approved by the FDA for treatment of inhalational anthrax or for prevention when alternative therapies are not available?

Raxibacumab Signup and view all the answers

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