ARC Zoonotic Disease Prevention & Control 2

Question 1

How is toxoplasmosis most commonly transmitted to humans?

Accepted Answer

Through contact with infected cat feces or undercooked meat

Answer

Toxoplasma gondii oocysts are shed in cat feces and can also be found in undercooked meat from infected animals; ingestion of these oocysts is the primary route of transmission to humans.

Question 2

What is ringworm actually caused by?

Accepted Answer

A fungal infection (dermatophyte)

Answer

Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but by dermatophyte fungi such as Microsporum canis, which infect the skin and hair of animals and humans.

Question 3

Which zoonotic disease is associated with bites or scratches from cats and is characterized by swollen lymph nodes in humans?

Accepted Answer

Cat scratch disease (Bartonella henselae)

Answer

Cat scratch disease, caused by Bartonella henselae, is transmitted through bites or scratches from infected cats and typically presents as swollen lymph nodes near the site of injury.

Question 4

What is the recommended immediate field treatment for a bite wound sustained during animal rescue?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound with soap and water for at least 5 minutes, then seek medical attention

Answer

Immediate and thorough washing of bite wounds with soap and water for at least 5 minutes reduces pathogen load significantly and is the first critical step before seeking medical evaluation.

Question 5

Leptospirosis is primarily transmitted to rescue workers through:

Accepted Answer

Contact with infected animal urine or urine-contaminated water

Answer

Leptospira bacteria are shed in the urine of infected animals (particularly rodents and dogs) and enter the human body through mucous membranes or breaks in the skin, especially during contact with contaminated water.

(ARC) Animal Rescue Certification Online Practice Test

(ARC) Animal Rescue Certification Online Practice Test

ARC Zoonotic Disease Prevention & Control 2