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Vett 113 WK 4&5
Weeks 4&5 QUIZ
Question | Answer |
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Which of the following are possible effects that viral infections have on cells? | Viruses may damage the cells and predispose them to development of a secondary infection. Transformation of normal cell into a malignant cell. Lysis of cell. Viruses cause cell to malfunction and clinical signs are due... |
which of the following are defenses that the body has against viruses? | white blood cells, body's immune defenses, substances, such as interferons, skin acts as a physical barrier. |
Which of the following are host defense factors that help protect against infection with pathogenic and opportunistic fungi? | Normal body temperature, fatty acid content of the skin, physical barriers such as skin and mucous membranes, normal flora. |
Viruses are dependent on the cell to provide a habitat, energy, and materials needed for reproduction. | True |
The study of fungi is called: | Mycology |
The term that denotes a relationship in which one organism benefits at the expense of the other organism is: | Parasitism |
Infections caused by fungi that are not true pathogens because they can cause life-threatening systemic disease only in immunosuppressed patients are called: | Opportunistic mycoses |
The general properties of fungi include which of the following? | Have rigid cell wall made of chitin, Eukaryotic cells, reproduce asexually or sexually by producing spores, all require water and oxygen. |
which of the following are beneficial effects of the group fungi? | Fermentation, Some species produce a substance for migraines, Production of antibiotics, Important in producing some cheeses. |
Viruses are classified based on which of the following: | Icosahedra, helical, or complex shape. enveloped or non-enveloped. DNA or RNA. |
To reduce the change of infection with canine parvo, puppies should be restricted from access to public outdoor areas until they have completed their vaccination series at 16 weeks. | True. |
This upper respiratory disease of dogs may be caused by viruses or bacteria, plus other predisposing environmental factors. Self limiting, lasting for less than 2 weeks. | Kennel Cough. |
The organism which causes canine parvo can survive for weeks to months in the environment. | True. |
With some viral infections, it is common for bacteria to cause a secondary infection due to damaged tissue. | True. |
Which of the following are accurate descriptions of canine corona virus? | Route of transmission is fecal-oral. Caused by a virus. Infection is confined to the intestines and vomiting and diarrhea most common signs. Clinical signs usually very mild. |
This viral disease of dogs may range from a transient subclinical condition to a severe fatal disease that involves several organ systems. Signs include anorexia, fever, nasal/ocular discharge. | Canine Parainfluenza |
Bordetella is a/an: | Bacterium |
Canine parvo is commonly diagnosed in the veterinary clinic by using the fecal ELISA test | True |
Infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) is an extremely contagious disease of dogs that can be caused by which of the following? | Parainfluenza virus, Bordatella bronchiseptica. |
Vaccines always protect animals from being affected with infectious tracheobronchitis. | False |