Dermatophytosis Outbreak Workshop
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Which of the following is a common method of transmission for dermatophytosis?

  • Indirect transmission only
  • Direct transmission only
  • Both direct and indirect transmission (correct)
  • Neither direct nor indirect transmission

    • What is the potential duration of a dermatophytosis infection if left untreated in animals with a good immune system?

  • 1-3 months
  • 10-12 months
  • 4-9 months (correct)
  • Over 1 year

    • What is the recommended treatment for horses with dermatophytosis?

  • Repeated application of antifungal wash only
  • Oral antifungal drug daily only
  • Enilconazole rinses and other treatments (correct)
  • Enilconazole rinses only

    • What is the potential impact of a dermatophytosis infection on competition animals?

    <p>Unable to compete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for cats with lesions caused by dermatophytosis?

    <p>Euthanasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact of a dermatophytosis outbreak on the viability of a cattery establishment?

    <p>Decreased admissions/rehoming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one measure recommended for the prevention of recurrence of dermatophytosis in calves?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one measure recommended for the prevention of recurrence of dermatophytosis in horses?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one measure recommended for the prevention of recurrence of dermatophytosis in the cattery?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is most likely to be involved, assuming dermatophytosis (ringworm) is confirmed?

    <p>Trichophyton verrucosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is dermatophytosis likely to present?

    <p>Patchy, focal/multifocal, alopecia/broken hairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the epidemiology of dermatophytosis?

    <p>Calves and horses are the main reservoirs of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures are required for control of a dermatophytosis outbreak?

    <p>Isolation of affected animals and treatment with antifungal medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you prevent recurrence of dermatophytosis?

    <p>Regular cleaning and disinfection of stables and cattery units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common presentation of dermatophytosis?

    <p>Patchy, focal/multifocal, alopecia/broken hairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is commonly involved in ringworm infections in horses?

    <p>Trichophyton equinum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mode of transmission for dermatophytosis?

    <p>Direct contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to control the spread of dermatophytosis in a cattery?

    <p>Quarantine and testing of new cats before introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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