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Karteikarten von Alison Rae, aktualisiert more than 1 year ago
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Erstellt von Alison Rae
vor etwa 5 Jahre
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| What is a zoonoses? | A disease transferred from animal to human |
| Giardiasis (Giardia) | Cause: Protozoa Mode of entry: Contact with infected faeces Symptoms: Diarrhoea and weight loss Prevention: correct disposal of faeces/good hygiene |
| Toxoplasma | Cause: Protozoa Mode of entry: infected cat faeces Symptoms: vomiting/fever Prevention: wear gloves while gardening/good hygiene |
| Leptospirosis | Cause: Bacteria Symptoms: high fever/vomiting mode of entry: infected urine or soil/breaks in skin Prevention: avoid contact with contaminated soil/cover cuts |
| Rabies | Cause: Virus Mode of entry: a bite from an infected animal/scratch or lick to broken skin Symptoms: irrational fear of water/sensitivity to light Prevention: vaccine/don't approach wild animals |
| Ringworms | Cause: Fungi Mode of entry: skin to skin contact/from soil Symptoms: red circular rash/circular patches of hair loss Prevention: good hygiene/avoid infected animals |
| Cheylettiella | Cause: Mites - Ectoparasite Mode of entry: 2 animals in close contact/shared bedding Symptoms: red, itchy skin/hair loss Prevention: good hygiene/keep environment clean i.e. change bedding regularly |
| Sarcoptic Mange | Cause: Mite - Ectoparasite Mode of entry: direct or indirect contact with an infected animal Symptoms: extreme itching/hair loss Prevention: tablets/good hygiene |
| Tetanus | Cause: Bacteria Mode of entry: cuts and scrapes/animal bites symptoms: lockjaw/painful muscle spasms Prevention: vaccinations/good wound care |
| Salmonella | Cause: Bacteria Mode of entry: eating contaminated food/poor hand hygiene Symptoms: Diarrhoea/abdominal cramps Prevention: wash hands/cook food thoroughly |
| Toxocariasis | Cause: Roundworm Mode of entry: ingesting contaminated faeces Symptoms: weight loss/fatigue Prevention: regular worming/good hygiene |
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