Infectious Disease

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    What are the modes of disease transmission?

    Includes direct contact, aerosol, oral, vector, and fomite.

    How does aerosol transmission occur?

    Involves airborne particles spreading pathogens.

    What is a fomite?

    An inanimate object that can carry infectious agents.

    What is biosecurity?

    Measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

    What are some biosecurity measures?

    Traffic control, cleaning, quarantine, hygiene, and vector control.

    How can direct contact transmission be reduced?

    By quarantining new animals and isolating sick ones.

    What is the purpose of quarantine?

    To prevent the spread of disease from infected animals.

    How can aerosol transmission be minimized?

    By increasing ventilation and maintaining humidity.

    What is the recommended air exchange rate for reducing aerosol transmission?

    8-15 air exchanges per hour.

    Why is reducing animal density important?

    It lowers the risk of disease transmission among animals.

    What are key methods to reduce oral transmission in animals?

    Manage water, feed, and manure effectively.

    How does reducing animal density help in disease control?

    Lowers stress and transmission rates among animals.

    What is a method to control vector-borne transmission?

    Use insecticides and promote natural predators.

    What role does cleanliness play in reducing vector-borne transmission?

    Prevents breeding grounds for insects and rodents.

    What is the purpose of using disposable supplies?

    Minimizes the risk of fomite transmission.

    How can footbaths contribute to disease prevention?

    Reduce contamination from footwear.

    What is essential for preventing zoonotic disease transmission?

    Understanding transmission routes of each disease.

    What are the goals of animal housing?

    Ensure safety, cleanliness, and psychological wellbeing.

    Why is good hand hygiene important in disease control?

    Prevents the spread of pathogens to humans.

    What is the significance of appropriate environmental decontamination?

    Reduces the risk of disease spread in animal facilities.