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− | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Pyrethrins and pyrethroids may be used on snakes as well as the snake environment in the eradication of mites. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]] " | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Pyrethrins and pyrethroids may be used on snakes as well as the snake environment in the eradication of mites. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]]." |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ivermectin is an effective acaricide by oral, parenteral or topical administration [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article: Snake Mites]] " | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ivermectin is an effective acaricide by oral, parenteral or topical administration [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article: Snake Mites]]." |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Fipronil is an effective topical acaricide that may last several months with one application. The environment may also be treated. It appears to be safe and effective. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article: Snake Mites]]." |
− | feedback4="'''Correct!''' Organophosphates (OPs), including trichlorphon and dichlorvos, have been recommended for treating snake mite infestation. However, due to the possible toxicity for both humans and reptiles the use of these products should be discouraged. [[Snake Mites|Wikivet Article: Snake Mites]] " | + | feedback4="'''Correct!''' Organophosphates (OPs), including trichlorphon and dichlorvos, have been recommended for treating snake mite infestation. However, due to the possible toxicity for both humans and reptiles the use of these products should be discouraged. [[Snake Mites|Wikivet Article: Snake Mites]]." |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Steam cleaning of the environment is extremely useful since all stages of mites are susceptible to both drowning and high temperatures. Infested snakes find some relief by soaking themselves. Water can therefore be used as a non-toxic adjunct treatment. Affected snakes, especially those that are severely compromised, can benefit from daily soaks of at least one hour. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Steam cleaning of the environment is extremely useful since all stages of mites are susceptible to both drowning and high temperatures. Infested snakes find some relief by soaking themselves. Water can therefore be used as a non-toxic adjunct treatment. Affected snakes, especially those that are severely compromised, can benefit from daily soaks of at least one hour. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]]." |
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choice5="Foodborne" | choice5="Foodborne" | ||
correctchoice="4" | correctchoice="4" | ||
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Non-ophidian reptiles may also be carriers of this disease. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Non-ophidian reptiles may also be carriers of this disease. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Young and immunocompromised snakes are most commonly affected by cryptosporidiosis. It is often seen in recently imported or captured snakes since these are usually highly stressed. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Young and immunocompromised snakes are most commonly affected by cryptosporidiosis. It is often seen in recently imported or captured snakes since these are usually highly stressed. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Histopathology can establish a positive diagnosis from endoscopic biopsy or surgical biopsy. Negative histology does not rule out cryptosporidiosis because of the non-uniform distribution of cryptosporidia. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Histopathology can establish a positive diagnosis from endoscopic biopsy or surgical biopsy. Negative histology does not rule out cryptosporidiosis because of the non-uniform distribution of cryptosporidia. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
− | feedback4="'''Correct!''' ''Cryptosporidium'' spp. are protozoa of the phylum Apicomplexa and commonly cause gastrointestinal disease in animals. ''Cryptosporidium serpentis'' infection in snakes causes gastric hypertrophy and consequent clinical signs. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|Wikivet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback4="'''Correct!''' ''Cryptosporidium'' spp. are protozoa of the phylum Apicomplexa and commonly cause gastrointestinal disease in animals. ''Cryptosporidium serpentis'' infection in snakes causes gastric hypertrophy and consequent clinical signs. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|Wikivet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect!''' Limiting stressors and maintaining good hygiene will decrease the spread of cryptosporidiosis. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect!''' Limiting stressors and maintaining good hygiene will decrease the spread of cryptosporidiosis. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
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+ | questionnumber="3" | ||
+ | question="A snake is presented with lethargy and anorexia, and physical examination reveals a swelling in the caudal third of the coloemic cavity. You suspect kidney failure. How would you diagnose this?" | ||
+ | choice1="Biochemistry including urea, creatinine and uric acid" | ||
+ | choice3="Kidney biopsy" | ||
+ | choice2="Biochemistry including calcium, phosphorus and uric acid" | ||
+ | choice4="Radiology" | ||
+ | choice5="Urinalysis" | ||
+ | correctchoice="3" | ||
+ | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Urea and creatinine are not useful in the diagnosis of renal disease in snakes. Uric acid is not a sensitive or specific indicator. [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Renal Disease]]." | ||
+ | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Diagnosis of kidney failure in reptiles can be a problem for the veterinarian since non-invasive techniques may not be helpful. Kidney biopsy is the definitive diagnosis for renal failure. [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Renal Disease]]." | ||
+ | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Blood evaluation would be a logical step in this case, but levels of plasma biochemistry parameters are not diagnostic until the disease is advanced. [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|WikiVet Article: Lizard and Snake Renal Disease]]." | ||
+ | feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Poor contrast in the caudal abdomen may hamper detection of nephromegaly and so radiology is not considered a definitive diagnostic tool for kidney failure [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|Wikivet Article: Lizard and Snake Renal Disease]]." | ||
+ | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Urinalysis is not useful in snakes since urine is modified in the distal colon and cloaca. [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|WikiVet Article:Lizard and Snake Renal Disease]]." | ||
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+ | questionnumber="4" | ||
+ | question="A milk snake is presented for open mouthed breathing. The diagnostic aids that you employ include bacteriology and endoscopic biopsy. Bacteriology reveals a mixed Gram-negative infection and histology diagnoses a suppurative pneumonia. What underlying cause would you suspect?" | ||
+ | choice1="Decreased immunocompetence due to poor husbandry" | ||
+ | choice3="Inclusion Body Disease" | ||
+ | choice2="Contagious bacterial infection" | ||
+ | choice4="Ophidian Paramyxovirus" | ||
+ | choice5="Ulcerative stomatitis" | ||
+ | correctchoice="1" | ||
+ | feedback1="'''Correct!''' The most common reason for respiratory tract infections is decreased immunocompetance due to poor husbandry. [[Snake Respiratory Disease|WikiVet Article: Snake Respiratory Disease]]." | ||
+ | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' IBD is a disease of Boidae and although secondary bacterial infections are often observed, rugurgitation and CNS signs are the common clinical signs associated with this disease. [[Inclusion Body Disease|WikiVet Article: Inclusion Body Disease]]." | ||
+ | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Primary bacterial infections are possible but they are less common than secondary infections. [[Snake Respiratory Disease|WikiVet Article: Snake Respiratory Disease]]." | ||
+ | feedback4="'''Incorrect''' Bacterial infections are often secondary to OPMV infection but this is more likely to be seen in Viperidae. [[Ophidian Paramyxovirus|Wikivet Article: Ophidian Paramyxovirus]]." | ||
+ | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Ulcerative stomatitis is the most common form of upper alimentary tract disease in reptiles. In snakes stomatitis is a very common multifactorial condition. Infectious agents generally are Gram-negative bacteria. However, stomatitis is usually secondary to stressors such as poor environmental conditions and malnutrition. [[Lizard and Snake Ulcerative Stomatitis|WikiVet Article:Lizard and Snake Ulcerative Stomatitis]]." | ||
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Which of the following are not appropriate for use in the therapy of snake skin mites? |
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What is the mode of transmission of cryptosporidiosis in snakes? |
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A snake is presented with lethargy and anorexia, and physical examination reveals a swelling in the caudal third of the coloemic cavity. You suspect kidney failure. How would you diagnose this? |
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A milk snake is presented for open mouthed breathing. The diagnostic aids that you employ include bacteriology and endoscopic biopsy. Bacteriology reveals a mixed Gram-negative infection and histology diagnoses a suppurative pneumonia. What underlying cause would you suspect? |