WorksheetsCommon Diseases - Pasteurellosis (Snuffles)
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the most common bacterial infection of rabbits?
Salmonellosis
Pasteurellosis
Tuberculosis
Listeriosis
Pasteurellosis in rabbits is caused by which organism?
Escherichia coli
Pasteurella multocida
Staphylococcus aureus
Mycobacterium bovis
Rabbits may be asymptomatic and harbor Pasteurella multocida in the ________.
upper respiratory tract
lower digestive tract
renal cortex
cardiac muscle
Pasteurellosis can spread to multiple locations and cause a variety of disease syndromes.
True
False
What is the upper respiratory form of Pasteurellosis in rabbits commonly referred to as?
Snuffles
Coughs
Wheezes
Squeaks
Which of the following is a symptom of Pasteurellosis in rabbits?
Sneezing and serous to mucopurulent discharge from the nares
Hair loss
Limping
Excessive thirst
Pasteurellosis in rabbits can become chronic and may develop fatal _________?
septicemia
dermatitis
anemia
arthritis
Rabbits often wipe the discharge from Pasteurellosis with their ________, so the feet will show evidence of the discharge.
forelimbs
ears
tails
hindlimbs
Infections of Pasteurellosis in rabbits may also be evident as which of the following?
Conjunctivitis
Bronchopneumonia
Pyometra
Orchitis
All of the above
The image shows a rabbit with nasal discharge. Is this a common symptom of Pasteurellosis?
True
False
How is Pasteurellosis transmitted?
By direct contact or aerosol contamination
Through contaminated water only
By insect bites
By eating spoiled food
What must be done to affected animals with Pasteurellosis?
They must be quarantined or removed from the colony.
They should be given extra food and water only.
No action is needed; the disease resolves on its own.
They must be exposed to more animals to build immunity.
Which antibiotics may be helpful in treating Pasteurellosis?
Penicillin, chloramphenicol, and enrofloxacin
Aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen
Metronidazole, vancomycin, and amphotericin B
Loratadine, cetirizine, and fexofenadine
Antibiotic therapy can produce remission in Pasteurellosis, but reinfection is common.
True
False
Which age group of rabbits is primarily of concern for Mucoid Enteropathy?
1 to 3 weeks old
7 to 10 weeks old
12 to 15 weeks old
Adult rabbits
Mucoid Enteropathy in rabbits is characterized by constipation with mucous hypersecretion, which leads to which of the following symptoms?
Profuse watery diarrhea, hypothermia, lethargy, depression, rough hair coat
Vomiting and fever
Sneezing and coughing
Loss of appetite only
What is another term for colon impaction mentioned in the context of Mucoid Enteropathy?
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gastritis
Ulcer
In Mucoid Enteropathy, the stomach is usually distended with fluids and gas; the duodenum and jejunum are filled with ________ contents.
watery bile-stained
thick mucous
solid food
bloody
What are some infectious entities that can cause Mucoid Enteropathy?
E. coli or Clostridium spiroforme
Staphylococcus aureus
Salmonella typhi
Bacillus anthracis
True or False: The transmission mechanisms of Mucoid Enteropathy are clearly understood.
True
False
The causative agents of Mucoid Enteropathy may be part of the normal flora, usually present in ________ numbers.
small
large
equal
variable
Which of the following antibiotics can be a factor in antibiotic-induced enterotoxemia related to Mucoid Enteropathy?
Lincomycin
Clindamycin
Erythromycin
All of the above
Mucoid Enteropathy can occur in combination with which of the following diseases?
Tyzzer's disease
Salmonellosis
Coccidiosis
All of the above
Higher-fiber diets are thought to provide a measure of protection from this syndrome.
True
False
Treatment for Mucoid Enteropathy is not usually ________, and infected animals often die.
successful
painful
necessary
expensive
What is the causative agent of Listeriosis?
Listeria monocytogenes
Escherichia coli
Salmonella typhi
Staphylococcus aureus
Listeriosis is characterized by sudden death or ________.
abortion
fever
lameness
coughing
Listeriosis is most often seen in does in which stage of pregnancy?
late stages of pregnancy
early stages of pregnancy
mid stages of pregnancy
immediately after conception
How does Listeriosis spread in the body?
By the bloodstream to the liver, spleen, and gravid uterus
Through direct contact with skin wounds
By airborne transmission between people
Via insect bites
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of Listeriosis?
Anorexia
Depression
Weight gain
Weight loss
Listeriosis is usually treated.
True
False
What is the causative agent of Tyzzer's disease in laboratory animals?
Bacillus anthracis
Bacillus piliformis (Clostridium piliforme)
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Tyzzer's disease is caused by a gram-negative, spore-forming, flagellated bacteria.
True
False
Definitive diagnosis of Tyzzer's disease requires _______ examination of tissues from suspected infected animals.
histologic
serologic
microscopic
gross
Poor sanitation, stress, and _______ predispose animals to Tyzzer's disease.
overcrowding
sunlight
exercise
fresh air
What are the clinical signs of Tyzzer's disease?
Diarrhea, dehydration, and anorexia.
Coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge.
Lameness, joint swelling, and fever.
Hair loss, itching, and skin redness.
Tetracycline compounds added to drinking water for how many days can be used to treat infected animals with Tyzzer's disease?
1-2 days
4-5 days
7-10 days
10-14 days
Why is Tyzzer's disease difficult to eradicate from an animal facility?
Because of the ongoing presence of resistant spores.
Because it is only spread by direct contact.
Because it only affects adult animals.
Because it is easily treated with antibiotics.
Which of the following statements about Mastitis in rabbits is true?
It is very common in all rabbit colonies
It is not common except in colonies maintained in commercial rabbit-breeding facilities
It only occurs in wild rabbits
It is only caused by viruses
Poor sanitation contributes to the ______ and spread of Mastitis in rabbits.
incidence
treatment
recovery
prevention
Generalized septicemia may develop in Mastitis and is usually fatal.
True
False
What are the symptoms of mastitis in infected does?
Inflamed mammary glands, anorectic, and febrile
Coughing and sneezing
Lameness and limping
Loss of vision
Which of the following antibiotics can be helpful in treating mastitis?
Aminoglycosides
Chloramphenicol
Penicillin
Cephalosporins
All of the above
Antibiotics can lead to diarrhea from microbial imbalance in the gastrointestinal system.
True
False
A high-fiber diet is indicated to minimize the possibility of _______.
diarrhea
constipation
hypertension
anemia
