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EqMEd Ex.1
EqMEd
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gram Staining | Reflects molecular characteristics of cell wall |
| Actinomycetes | Filamentous bacteria |
| Saprophyte | Spiral shaped bacteria that typically require special stain |
| Endotoxemia | With G- cells because of lipopolysaccharides |
| Clinical signs of endotoxemia | fever, tachycardia, congested mucous membrane, laminitis |
| Rhodococcus Equi | G+, fac intra in macrophage |
| Rhodococcus Equi clin signs | Pul abscess in foals |
| Rhodococcus Equi tx | Macrolides or Rifampin |
| Macrolides | Good for G+ NOT FOR ADULTS |
| Clostridial myositis | G+ ob anaerobes |
| Clostridial myositis cause | IM injection sequelae (usually banamine) |
| Clostridial myositis clin signs | heat, swelling, subq emphysema, foul odor |
| Clostridial myositis tx | penicillin IMMEDIATELY and fenestrate tissue to oxygenate |
| Penicillin | G+, mostly anaerobes |
| ___ viruses have higher mutation rates | RNA |
| All ____ are obligate intracellular parasites | viruses |
| EVERY HORSE HAS_____ | Herpes |
| Which virus has a latent phase | Herpes |
| Which influenza form is the most common in horses | H3N8 |
| What does H mean in influenza typing | viral attachment |
| What does N mean in influenza typing | release of virus |