35 Questions
Which of the following is the most commonly reported Mycobacterium spp. in non-human primates (NHP)?
M. tuberculosis
Which group of primates is more susceptible to tuberculosis?
Old-World primates
How is mycobacterial disease mainly spread in NHPs?
Aerosol transmission
Which of the following is a typical clinical sign of campylobacteriosis in NHPs?
Bloody diarrhea
Which species of Campylobacter is the most typical pathogenic organism causing campylobacteriosis in humans and NHPs?
C. jejuni
Which statement is true about Klebsiella spp. in primates?
It causes nasal congestion and anorexia
Which Yersinia species has been associated with clinical disease and subclinical carriage in NHPs?
Y. pestis and Y. enterocolitica
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Pseudotuberculosis in NHPs?
Amoxicillin
Which bacteria have been associated with pneumonia, septicaemia, and bacterial meningitis in NHPs?
Streptococcus pneumonia
Which bacteria are infectious for all NHPs and can cause gastric ulceration and gastric neoplasia?
Helicobacter pylori
Which bacteria can cause diarrhea, dyspnea, epistaxis, pneumonia, and multiple organ abscessation in NHPs?
Nocardia asteroides
Which of the following is true about the sensitivity and specificity of the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?
The sensitivity is 86% and the specificity is 95%
Which of the following is true about the bovine PPD in the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?
A reaction to bovine PPD is considered suspicious
In a quarantine situation, how often is the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs repeated to increase sensitivity?
Every 6 weeks
Which of the following is true about the commercially available serological ELISA tests for tuberculosis in NHPs?
They are not currently available
Which of the following is true about the diagnosis of tuberculosis in NHPs?
The comparative skin test using avian PPD and bovine PPD is the most accurate for diagnosing tuberculosis in NHPs.
Which body system is most commonly affected by mycobacterial infections in NHPs?
Respiratory tract
Which group of primates is generally more susceptible to tuberculosis?
Old-World primates
How is mycobacterial disease mainly spread in NHPs?
Through ingestion of contaminated food or water
Which mycobacterium is the most commonly reported in non-human primates (NHP)?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which of the following is a common clinical sign of Yersiniosis in NHPs?
Bloody diarrhea and haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Which of the following is the most susceptible group of primates to Klebsiella spp.?
New-World primates
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Campylobacteriosis in NHPs?
Macrolides
Which of the following is a potential hazard of Campylobacteriosis in NHPs?
Faecal spray and droplet contamination
Which bacteria are primarily opportunists affecting primates with lowered resistance?
Klebsiella spp.
Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Streptococcal disease in NHPs?
Amoxicillin
Which of the following bacteria can be carried asymptomatically in the upper airways/sinuses of NHPs and humans?
Streptococcus pneumonia
Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Leptospirosis in humans?
Amoxicillin
Which of the following bacteria can cause gastric ulceration and gastric neoplasia in NHPs?
Helicobacter pylori
Which of the following antibiotics is commonly used to treat Helicobacteriosis in NHPs?
Metronidazole and amoxicillin
Which of the following is true about the sensitivity and specificity of the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?
The sensitivity is 86% and the specificity is 95%
Which of the following is true about the bovine PPD in the intradermal test for tuberculosis in NHPs?
A positive reaction to bovine PPD is considered suspicious
Which of the following is true about the commercially available serological ELISA tests for tuberculosis in NHPs?
They are not currently available
Which group of primates is more susceptible to tuberculosis?
Great apes
Which of the following is a typical clinical sign of campylobacteriosis in NHPs?
All of the above
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