Streptococcus Zooepidemicus - An Emerging Pathogen In Shelters
Presented by Dr. Cynda Crawford, Maddie's Shelter Medicne Program, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Crawford discusses what Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep zoo) is, the emergence of Strep zoo as a pathogen for dogs in shelters, clinical presentations, diagnosis and management of this disease.
- 1.
We hope that you enjoyed the video presentation. A certificate of attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. To assure us that you have viewed the entire presentation, please check the box below.
- A.
I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have listened to the entire presentation. -
- 2.
What kind of organism is Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep zoo)?
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Virus
- C.
Fungi
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Bacteria -
- 3.
Streptococcus zooepidemicus can be a deadly pathogen for dogs in animal shelters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
It is uncommon to find Strep zoo bacteria in healthy dogs and cats.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
With the first reported outbreak of Strep zoo in the U.S. , which of the following happened:
- A.
There was an outbreak in a Nevada shelter in 2007
- B.
1,000 dogs died from acute hemorrhagic pneumonia
- C.
Many dogs died within 2 days of admission
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 6.
Possible risk factors for dogs to get sick with Strep zoo include:
- A.
Stress
- B.
Poor sanitation
- C.
Poor ventilation
- D.
Already sick with another respiratory infection
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 7.
Strep zoo is thought to be spread by:
- A.
Direct contact
- B.
Aerosol
- C.
Contact with contaminated environment
- D.
Feces
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 8.
Cats housed in shelters are also susceptible to Strep zoo infections.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
The lungs of dogs that die from a Strep zoo infection look normal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 10.
Finding apparently healthy looking dogs dead in their kennel with blood coming out of their nose can happen with Strep zoo infections.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
To prevent Strep zoo infections, it is important to:
- A.
Manage stress
- B.
Place sick dogs in isolation
- C.
Provide good sanitation
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 18, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Dec 28, 2011Quiz Created by
Back to top