Rickettsia and Zoonoses Infections Quiz
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How are zoonotic infections transmitted to humans from animals?

  • Direct contact with animal body fluids
  • Contact with surfaces with animal residue (correct)
  • Being bitten by insects like mosquitoes and ticks
  • Consuming contaminated water with feces

    • What is the epidemiology of cat and dog bites in the U.S. according to the text?

  • 5% of ED visits
  • Less than 1% of ED visits (correct)
  • 10% of ED visits
  • Around 2% of ED visits

    • Which type of transmission refers to bite from insects like mosquitoes and ticks?

  • Direct transmission
  • Foodborne transmission
  • Waterborne transmission
  • Vector-borne transmission (correct)

    • What are considered as ectoparasites according to the text?

    <p>External parasites like fleas and ticks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can zoonotic infections be indirectly transmitted to humans?

    <p>Contact with surfaces containing animal residue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transmission involves consuming contaminated food?

    <p>Foodborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cat bites result in severe clinical manifestations?

    <p>10-20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common anaerobic bacteria found in cat bites?

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

    What is the recommended antimicrobial regimen for cat or dog bites if the patient has a β-lactam allergy?

    <p>TMP-SMZ + Clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of antimicrobial therapy for moderate to severe cat or dog bites?

    <p>10-14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition warrants antimicrobial therapy as preemptive/prophylactic for cat or dog bites?

    <p>Patient presenting ≤ 12 hours after injury with no evidence of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of dog bites result in severe clinical manifestations?

    <p>~60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cat scratch disease, what is the usual cause?

    <p>Bartonella henselae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is used to evaluate bone fracture/penetration in cat or dog bites?

    <p>CTs and X-rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequent isolate in laboratory diagnosis of cat or dog bites?

    <p>Pasteurella multocida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended antimicrobial regimen for cat or dog bites if the patient has no β-lactam allergy?

    <p>Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875125 mg PO BID</p> Signup and view all the answers

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