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How is F. tularensis classified in terms of parasitism?
How is F. tularensis classified in terms of parasitism?
- Symbiotic parasite
- Facultative parasite
- Obligate parasite (correct)
- Endemic parasite
Which of the following animals can be infected by F. tularensis in Canada?
Which of the following animals can be infected by F. tularensis in Canada?
- Rats and bats
- Deer and elk
- Foxes and wolves
- Rodents, rabbits, muskrats, and beavers (correct)
What is the association of Streptococcus pyogenes with humans?
What is the association of Streptococcus pyogenes with humans?
- Causes sore throats in dogs
- Causes pharyngitis in humans (correct)
- Causes chills in cats
- Causes mastitis in cows
How does infection with F. tularensis occur?
How does infection with F. tularensis occur?
What is one of the risks associated with F. tularensis infection?
What is one of the risks associated with F. tularensis infection?
What are the symptoms of Q fever in humans?
What are the symptoms of Q fever in humans?
What is the most heat-resistant bacteria found in raw milk?
What is the most heat-resistant bacteria found in raw milk?
How can Coxiella burnetii be transmitted to humans?
How can Coxiella burnetii be transmitted to humans?
What is a control measure to prevent Streptococcus infection from spreading through food?
What is a control measure to prevent Streptococcus infection from spreading through food?
What is a common symptom of Coxiella burnetii infection in humans?
What is a common symptom of Coxiella burnetii infection in humans?
What is the case-fatality rate of untreated cutaneous anthrax?
What is the case-fatality rate of untreated cutaneous anthrax?
Which region in Canada has experienced repeated anthrax outbreaks?
Which region in Canada has experienced repeated anthrax outbreaks?
What is the case-fatality rate of pulmonary or intestinal anthrax without early treatment?
What is the case-fatality rate of pulmonary or intestinal anthrax without early treatment?
What is the recommended way to prevent human infections of anthrax?
What is the recommended way to prevent human infections of anthrax?
In the USA, who is human vaccination against anthrax primarily restricted to?
In the USA, who is human vaccination against anthrax primarily restricted to?
How is anthrax primarily transmitted to humans?
How is anthrax primarily transmitted to humans?
Which type of anthrax infection is most common in humans?
Which type of anthrax infection is most common in humans?
What is the rare form of anthrax infection that occurs from inhaling airborne spores?
What is the rare form of anthrax infection that occurs from inhaling airborne spores?
In addition to skin abrasions, how else can humans get infected with anthrax?
In addition to skin abrasions, how else can humans get infected with anthrax?
Which region is more likely to have anthrax outbreaks due to insufficient veterinary services?
Which region is more likely to have anthrax outbreaks due to insufficient veterinary services?
Which Gram-negative bacteria genus is responsible for causing brucellosis in humans?
Which Gram-negative bacteria genus is responsible for causing brucellosis in humans?
What is another name for human infections caused by Brucella spp.?
What is another name for human infections caused by Brucella spp.?
Which of the following animals is not a main host for Brucella abortus, a bacterium that can infect humans?
Which of the following animals is not a main host for Brucella abortus, a bacterium that can infect humans?
What economic impact do Brucella spp. infections have on food-producing animals?
What economic impact do Brucella spp. infections have on food-producing animals?
Which term describes pathogens that can be transmitted between animals and humans?
Which term describes pathogens that can be transmitted between animals and humans?
