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?

External parasites like fleas and ticks Signup and view all the answers

How can zoonotic infections be indirectly transmitted to humans?

Contact with surfaces containing animal residue Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transmission involves consuming contaminated food?

Foodborne transmission Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cat bites result in severe clinical manifestations?

10-20% Signup and view all the answers

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

Fusobacterium spp. 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?

TMP-SMZ + Clindamycin Signup and view all the answers

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

10-14 days Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What percentage of dog bites result in severe clinical manifestations?

~60% Signup and view all the answers

In cat scratch disease, what is the usual cause?

Bartonella henselae Signup and view all the answers

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

CTs and X-rays Signup and view all the answers

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

Pasteurella multocida 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?

Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875125 mg PO BID Signup and view all the answers

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