Toxoplasmosis: Truth, Fiction, And Crazy Cat Ladies
Toxoplasmosis has been in the popular news a lot lately, and cats often get blamed as the source of human infections. This review of current research will attempt to separate fact from fiction and provide staff and volunteers with information regarding the risks in working with the cats in their care.
Presenter: Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, MA
Date: July 14, 2013
Venue: ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 1.
Toxoplasma is a:
- A.
Bacteria.
- B.
Virus.
- C.
Fungus.
- D.
Protozoa.
- E.
Worm.
Correct Answer
D. Protozoa. -
- 2.
Toxoplasmosis is acquired by people through:
- A.
Eating uncooked meat.
- B.
Gardening in contaminated soil.
- C.
Ingesting or inhaling cat feces from litter boxes.
- D.
Drinking contaminated water.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 3.
Mother to child in utero infection with Toxoplasma is a major concern for humans.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
Toxoplasmosis is acquired by cats through:
- A.
Eating uncooked meat.
- B.
Gardening in contaminated soil.
- C.
Ingesting or inhaling cat feces from litter boxes.
- D.
Drinking contaminated water.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 5.
The definitive host for Toxoplasma is:
- A.
Humans.
- B.
Mice.
- C.
Cats.
- D.
Pigs.
- E.
Birds.
Correct Answer
C. Cats. -
- 6.
How do you know if a cat is shedding Toxoplasma in your shelter?
- A.
You don’t
- B.
A blood test
- C.
A fecal sample analysis
- D.
Clinical signs of vomiting and diarrhea
- E.
Both A and C
Correct Answer
E. Both A and C -
- 7.
The most important way to manage/prevent toxoplasmosis in an animal shelter is by removing feces (e.g., scooping litter boxes) daily before sporulation occurs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
When a cat-owning woman gets pregnant, who needs a Toxoplasma titer test?
- A.
The pregnant woman’s cat
- B.
The pregnant woman
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A nor B
- E.
Titer tests for toxoplasmosis do not exist.
Correct Answer
B. The pregnant woman -
- 9.
If a fecal analysis for a cat in your shelter is positive for Toxoplasma, you should:
- A.
Isolate the cat for the 14 day shedding period with no treatment.
- B.
Isolate the cat for the 14 day shedding period, treat and then put the cat up for adoption.
- C.
Adopt the cat out immediately with no treatment.
- D.
Euthanize the cat.
- E.
We don’t do fecal tests.
Correct Answer
B. Isolate the cat for the 14 day shedding period, treat and then put the cat up for adoption. -
- 10.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane and effective method of decreasing populations of free-roaming cats, potentially lowering environmental contamination with Toxoplasma.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. If you receive a passing score, a Certificate of Attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.
- A.
I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
- B.
I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation. -
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