Unit Thirteen: Colony Health Surveillance

When examining a mouse or rat, what red substance might be seen around the eyes and nose?

Porphyrin

Ringworm is caused by which type of microorganism?

Fungi

If an organism does not cause the disease itself, but it can transmit disease-causing organisms to animals, it is called a :

Vector

When examining an animal’s mucous membranes, what should you look for to check for lack of oxygen?

Cyanosis

Fecal flotation is a diagnostic test used to detect what type of disease causing agents?

Internal parasites

Laboratory cats and dogs are often vaccinated against:

The same diseases that pets are vaccinated against

What are isolation rooms used for?

Housing animals that are known or suspected to be carrying pathogens

In a typical indirect sentinel program, how many cages of sentinels are usually required and where are they housed?

One cage of sentinels per rack; they are housed in a specific location in the rack

What is a TYPICAL schedule for TB testing NHPs?

A first test administered within 7 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 2-week intervals, and then testing every 6 months thereafter.

What is an example of a contaminant?

Mold from bedding

A disease that has no signs of illness is called:

Subclinical

What is the name of the process used to investigate the nature and cause of a disease?

Diagnoses