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

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

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

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

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

How is dermatophytosis likely to present?

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

What is the epidemiology of dermatophytosis?

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

How can you prevent recurrence of dermatophytosis?

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

What is the most common presentation of dermatophytosis?

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

Which organism is commonly involved in ringworm infections in horses?

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

What is the main mode of transmission for dermatophytosis?

<p>Direct contact (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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