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How do eye pathogens typically enter the intraocular site?
How do eye pathogens typically enter the intraocular site?
- By systemic infections (correct)
- Via uveal or vascular tracts
- Through direct inoculation only
- Through oral ingestion
What is the most common mechanism by which eye pathogens cause damage?
What is the most common mechanism by which eye pathogens cause damage?
- Causing host cell damage (correct)
- Adherence to host cells
- Evading host defense mechanisms
- Invasion of tissues
Which of the following is mentioned as a potential cause of eye infections in dogs and horses?
Which of the following is mentioned as a potential cause of eye infections in dogs and horses?
- Corynebacterium pneumonia
- Leptospira infection (correct)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa dermatitis
- Streptococcus septicemia
In what way are intraocular infections through direct inoculation considered?
In what way are intraocular infections through direct inoculation considered?
Which species are susceptible to eye infections from Borrelia burgdorferi?
Which species are susceptible to eye infections from Borrelia burgdorferi?
What is the typical outcome of infectious agents or immune complexes becoming established in the uvea?
What is the typical outcome of infectious agents or immune complexes becoming established in the uvea?
What is the primary type of bacteria found in the normal flora of the conjunctiva?
What is the primary type of bacteria found in the normal flora of the conjunctiva?
How do tears and blinking contribute to defense mechanisms of the eye?
How do tears and blinking contribute to defense mechanisms of the eye?
What is a predisposing factor for extraocular infections?
What is a predisposing factor for extraocular infections?
What is a common route of pathogen entry for intraocular infections?
What is a common route of pathogen entry for intraocular infections?
How does indiscriminate antibiotic use affect the defense mechanisms of the eye?
How does indiscriminate antibiotic use affect the defense mechanisms of the eye?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an antibacterial substance in tears and blinking mechanisms?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an antibacterial substance in tears and blinking mechanisms?
How can M.bovis be controlled?
How can M.bovis be controlled?
What is a common fungal infection in horses and production animals?
What is a common fungal infection in horses and production animals?
How is Fungal Keratitis typically transmitted?
How is Fungal Keratitis typically transmitted?
What might Fungal virulence factors do to inhibit healing in Fungal Keratitis?
What might Fungal virulence factors do to inhibit healing in Fungal Keratitis?
What are the presenting signs of a 10-week-old kitten with Acute Conjunctivitis & URTI?
What are the presenting signs of a 10-week-old kitten with Acute Conjunctivitis & URTI?
What is the likely diagnosis for a kitten showing signs of depression, fever, and ocular discharge?
What is the likely diagnosis for a kitten showing signs of depression, fever, and ocular discharge?
What is the most common lesion caused by Toxoplasma gondii in intraocular infections?
What is the most common lesion caused by Toxoplasma gondii in intraocular infections?
Which parasite can cause acute disease in young kittens or reactivation of latent tissue cysts following immunosuppression?
Which parasite can cause acute disease in young kittens or reactivation of latent tissue cysts following immunosuppression?
What is a common symptom associated with chorioretinitis caused by T.gondii?
What is a common symptom associated with chorioretinitis caused by T.gondii?
Which infectious agent is responsible for causing keratoconjunctivitis in cats?
Which infectious agent is responsible for causing keratoconjunctivitis in cats?
What is a common extraocular infection that can cause blepharitis in cats?
What is a common extraocular infection that can cause blepharitis in cats?
Which virus is associated with causing uveitis in cats?
Which virus is associated with causing uveitis in cats?
What are the three broad categories of fungal infections of the eye?
What are the three broad categories of fungal infections of the eye?
What is a common bacterial pathogen that causes ocular infections in domestic animals?
What is a common bacterial pathogen that causes ocular infections in domestic animals?
Which parasite may be involved in ocular infections?
Which parasite may be involved in ocular infections?
What viruses cause ocular disease in domestic animals?
What viruses cause ocular disease in domestic animals?
What are the strategies for diagnosing infections of the eye?
What are the strategies for diagnosing infections of the eye?
What factors may predispose to infections of the eye?
What factors may predispose to infections of the eye?
