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Which animal is reported to be highly susceptible to the disease and may die within twenty-four hours following inoculation?
Which animal is reported to be highly susceptible to the disease and may die within twenty-four hours following inoculation?
- Goats
- Sheep
- Guinea pigs (correct)
- Birds
Which bacterium causes glanders?
Which bacterium causes glanders?
- Pseudomonas mallei (correct)
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Escherichia coli
- Burkholderia pseudomallei
What is the most common source of infection for the disease?
What is the most common source of infection for the disease?
- Direct physical contact with infected horses
- Ingestion of contaminated food or water (correct)
- Inhalation of infective excretions
- Transmission through shared grooming equipment
What family does Burkholderia mallei belong to?
What family does Burkholderia mallei belong to?
What is the primary symptom associated with the nasal form of the disease?
What is the primary symptom associated with the nasal form of the disease?
Which animals primarily get affected by glanders?
Which animals primarily get affected by glanders?
In which animals does pulmonary involvement occur in most clinical cases?
In which animals does pulmonary involvement occur in most clinical cases?
What is the etiology of Burkholderia mallei?
What is the etiology of Burkholderia mallei?
What is a characteristic sign of the cutaneous form of the disease?
What is a characteristic sign of the cutaneous form of the disease?
Which term describes the ability of a disease to be transmitted from animals to humans?
Which term describes the ability of a disease to be transmitted from animals to humans?
How is septicemia/bacteremia typically initiated in animals infected with the disease?
How is septicemia/bacteremia typically initiated in animals infected with the disease?
What is the outcome of glanders infection in most species?
What is the outcome of glanders infection in most species?
