ICVA Zoonotic Diseases Public Health 2

Question 1

Which zoonotic pathogen is responsible for Q fever and is classified as a Category B bioterrorism agent by the CDC?

Accepted Answer

Coxiella burnetii

Answer

Coxiella burnetii, transmitted primarily through infected livestock aerosols, causes Q fever and is a Category B bioterrorism agent due to its environmental stability.

Question 2

A veterinarian suspects a herd of cattle has foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). What is the correct public health action regarding zoonotic risk?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify state and federal animal health officials as a reportable foreign animal disease

Answer

FMD is a reportable foreign animal disease requiring immediate notification to state and federal authorities, even though human infection is rare.

Question 3

Which surveillance system is used in the US to track zoonotic diseases at the human-animal-environment interface?

Accepted Answer

One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization

Answer

The One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) tool helps countries identify and prioritize zoonotic diseases of greatest national concern for a coordinated response.

Question 4

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the US is most commonly transmitted to humans through which route?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation of aerosolized rodent urine, feces, or saliva

Answer

Hantavirus is primarily transmitted by inhaling aerosolized particles contaminated with infected rodent excreta, particularly from deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus).

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the One Health concept as applied to zoonotic disease control?

Accepted Answer

A collaborative approach integrating human, animal, and environmental health to achieve optimal health outcomes

Answer

One Health recognizes the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to prevent zoonotic diseases.

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ICVA Zoonotic Diseases Public Health 2