guinea pig diseases

Which bacterial species is specifically noted as causing pneumonia in rabbits and rats?

• Streptococcus pneumoniae

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa

• Bordetella bronchiseptica

• Pasteurella multocida

Select the correct list of additional agents associated with bacterial pneumonia in the material.

• Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pasteurella multocida, Streptobacillus moniliformis

• Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pasteurella

• Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Streptobacillus moniliformis, Bordetella bronchiseptica

• Clostridium, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Salmonella

In cervical lymphadenitis, which organisms are listed as normal flora of the conjunctiva and nasal cavity?

• Pasteurella multocida and Streptococcus pneumoniae

• Streptococcus zooepidemicus and Streptobacillus moniliformis

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella

• Staphylococcus and Streptococcus

According to the material, what event allows bacteria to travel to the cervical lymph nodes and cause "lumps"?

• Exposure to aerosolized pathogens

• Injury to the mouth lining or superficial wounds over lymph nodes

• Ingestion of contaminated feed

• Overuse of antibiotics

What type of discharge is released if an abscess from cervical lymphadenitis breaks open?

• Clear, watery fluid

• Thick, creamy, yellow-white pus

• Bloody, thin exudate

• Green, malodorous mucus

Tyzzer’s disease in guinea pigs is characterized as:

• Usually mild and self-limiting

• Similar to the infection in rats and often fatal

• Primarily a skin infection

• Responsive only to antifungal therapy

Match each condition with its associated agents or features.

• Pasteurella, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus

• Pneumonia (general agents)

• Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Streptobacillus moniliformis

• Mastitis (agents)

• Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pasteurella multocida, Streptobacillus moniliformis

• Cervical lymphadenitis (normal flora)

Which clinical sign is specifically mentioned for mastitis?

• Coughing and nasal discharge

• Mammary glands inflamed and enlarged, blood-tinged milk

• Ulcerative lesions on the tongue

• Yellow-white pus from cervical nodes

What is the recommended treatment approach for mastitis as described?

• Antivirals and isolation

• Surgical removal of mammary glands

• Antibiotics and weaning young immediately

• Topical antiseptics only

When does mastitis commonly occur according to the material?

• During early gestation

• Close to weaning of young

• Immediately after birth

• During breeding season