Leptospirosis with Dr. Stephanie Leeder

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* 1. Leptospires can infect via intact mucous membranes

True

False

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* 2. How long does bacteremia with leptospirosis normally last?

Up to five days

Up to 10 days

Up to 20 days

Unknown

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* 3. Which of the following combinations are likely to occur in an animal with leptospirosis?

Lameness and constipation

Seizures and head tremor

Vomiting, reduced appetite and jaundice

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* 4. Which of the following tests can be used to demonstrate the presence of the Leptospira organism? (mark all that apply)

Bacterial culture

PCR

Dark field microscopy

Microscopic agglutinaton test (MAT)

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* 5. When is the leptospirosis PCR test most useful?

Within the first five days of illness

Within the first 10 days of illness

Within the first 20 days of illness

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* 6. What does the culture provide that other tests do not?

Definitive serovar typing

Fast turnaround

A quantitative result

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* 7. Which combination of testing for leptospirosis is normally recommended?

Culture and MAT

Dark field microscopy and culture

PCR (on blood and urine samples) and MAT

PCR (on blood and urine samples) and dark field microscopy

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* 8. If antimicrobials have already been started, which test for leptospirosis is ideal?

Culture

Dark field microscopy

MAT

PCR

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* 9. Which antimicrobials are indicated for the treatment of leptospirosis?

Doxycycline or a penicillin-derivative

Clindamycin or a fluoroquinolone

Oxytetracycline or a cephalosporin

Gentamicin or a sulphonamide

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