Bacteria in Primates mod 13
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Which of the following is the most commonly reported Mycobacterium spp. in non-human primates (NHP)?

  • M. tuberculosis (correct)
  • M. avium
  • M. bovis
  • M. leprae
  • Which group of primates is more susceptible to tuberculosis?

  • Great apes
  • New-World primates
  • Old-World primates (correct)
  • Prosimians
  • How is mycobacterial disease mainly spread in NHPs?

  • Direct contact
  • Ingestion of contaminated food
  • Aerosol transmission (correct)
  • Vector-borne transmission
  • Which of the following is a typical clinical sign of campylobacteriosis in NHPs?

    <p>Bloody diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species of Campylobacter is the most typical pathogenic organism causing campylobacteriosis in humans and NHPs?

    <p>C. jejuni</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about Klebsiella spp. in primates?

    <p>It causes nasal congestion and anorexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Yersinia species has been associated with clinical disease and subclinical carriage in NHPs?

    <p>Y. pestis and Y. enterocolitica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Pseudotuberculosis in NHPs?

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

    Which bacteria have been associated with pneumonia, septicaemia, and bacterial meningitis in NHPs?

    <p>Streptococcus pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria are infectious for all NHPs and can cause gastric ulceration and gastric neoplasia?

    <p>Helicobacter pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria can cause diarrhea, dyspnea, epistaxis, pneumonia, and multiple organ abscessation in NHPs?

    <p>Nocardia asteroides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the sensitivity and specificity of the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?

    <p>The sensitivity is 86% and the specificity is 95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the bovine PPD in the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?

    <p>A reaction to bovine PPD is considered suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a quarantine situation, how often is the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs repeated to increase sensitivity?

    <p>Every 6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the commercially available serological ELISA tests for tuberculosis in NHPs?

    <p>They are not currently available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the diagnosis of tuberculosis in NHPs?

    <p>The comparative skin test using avian PPD and bovine PPD is the most accurate for diagnosing tuberculosis in NHPs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is most commonly affected by mycobacterial infections in NHPs?

    <p>Respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of primates is generally more susceptible to tuberculosis?

    <p>Old-World primates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is mycobacterial disease mainly spread in NHPs?

    <p>Through ingestion of contaminated food or water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mycobacterium is the most commonly reported in non-human primates (NHP)?

    <p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common clinical sign of Yersiniosis in NHPs?

    <p>Bloody diarrhea and haemolytic uraemic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most susceptible group of primates to Klebsiella spp.?

    <p>New-World primates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Campylobacteriosis in NHPs?

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

    Which of the following is a potential hazard of Campylobacteriosis in NHPs?

    <p>Faecal spray and droplet contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria are primarily opportunists affecting primates with lowered resistance?

    <p>Klebsiella spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Streptococcal disease in NHPs?

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

    Which of the following bacteria can be carried asymptomatically in the upper airways/sinuses of NHPs and humans?

    <p>Streptococcus pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Leptospirosis in humans?

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

    Which of the following bacteria can cause gastric ulceration and gastric neoplasia in NHPs?

    <p>Helicobacter pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Helicobacteriosis in NHPs?

    <p>Metronidazole and amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the sensitivity and specificity of the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?

    <p>The sensitivity is 86% and the specificity is 95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the bovine PPD in the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?

    <p>A positive reaction to bovine PPD is considered suspicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the commercially available serological ELISA tests for tuberculosis in NHPs?

    <p>They are not currently available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of primates is more susceptible to tuberculosis?

    <p>Great apes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a typical clinical sign of campylobacteriosis in NHPs?

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

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