Zoonoses

Question 1

Which “products” may be infected with zoonoses?

Answer 1

• biological products
• transplants
• tissue cultures
• cell lines
• animals

Question 2

Which diseases induces streptobacillus moniliformis?

Answer 2

• direct contact: rat-bite fever
• indirect contact: haverhill fever

Question 3

How can you prevent zoonoses in lab animals?

Answer 3

use:

• microbiologically defined animals
• biological products from safe sources
• barriered facilities
• good hygiene and working routines
• adequate personal protection measures
• measures in case of accidents

Question 4

What are common symptoms of zoonoses in man?

Answer 4

• local inflammation at site of injury
• influenza-like symptoms: fever, myalgia, malaise, headache, lymphadenopathy
• conjunctivitis, photophobia
• vomiting, diahrrea
• rash, rigors, arthritis