ACVPM Infectious Diseases Actual Exam Newest
2026-2027 With Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers| Brand New Version!
What is cat scratch disease's (Bartonellosis) typical incubation period in
people? - ANSWER-14 days
Aside from cats, how else can someone become infected by Bartonella?
- ANSWER-Vectors (ticks, fleas, sandflies)
What are the symptoms of Bartonella in people? - ANSWER-RED RASH,
flu like symptoms, lymphadenopathy, fever, progressive neurologic
abnormalities
What are the symptoms of progressive inflammatory neuropathy in
people and where do they get it from? - ANSWER-minor weakness and
numbness to paralysis, particularly of the lower extremities, which
worsens over time
swine slaughterhouses, particularly those that work with the heads
during processing, possibly related to the use of compressed air to
extract brain material
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,What is the infectious agent for progressive inflammatory neuropathy? -
ANSWER-unknown, thought to be an autoimmune response to antigens
associated with porcine brain matter
Where is anthrax found in the U.S.? - ANSWER-West of the Mississippi
river (recent single case in Indiana)
What are the clinical signs of anthrax? - ANSWER-difficult to diagnose
on CS alone, incomplete rigor mortis, blood from orifices, rapid
decomposition
What is the ideal sample for anthrax testing? - ANSWER-cotton swab
dipped in blood and air dried
What are two disposal methods for anthrax carcasses? - ANSWER-
incineration preferred (including any soil or another materials
contaminated), deep burial (6-8ft) covered with quick lime
How is anthrax controlled in livestock? - ANSWER-antibiotics for healthy
post-exposure, rapid reporting, quarantine, proper disposal of
confirmed/suspected cases, live vaccine exists (no antibiotics for 1
week)
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,What are the two exotoxins produced by anthrax? - ANSWER-edema
factor, lethal factor
What is the swine health protection act? - ANSWER-requires permit to
feed waste to pigs and strict cooking and biosecurity
What is mayaro virus? - ANSWER-An alphavirus, similar to
dengue/chicukguna/zika mainly from the Amazon but recently reported
in haiti
What is the natural reservoir of mayaro virus? - ANSWER-non human
primates, also birds and reptiles
What are the symptoms of mayaro virus? - ANSWER-fever malaise,
headache, abdominal pain, eye pain, rare cases of hemorrhage
Vesicular Stomatitis control - ANSWER-prevent insect exposure,
segregate animals with lesions, disinfect equipment and fomites b/n
animals, detergents (acids/basics, detergents, bleach), control biting
insects
Vesicular Stomatitis treatment - ANSWER-local/systemic antibiotics to
prevent secondary infection
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, Vesicular Stomatitis -differences from FMD - ANSWER-domestic animals
not primary hosts, vector borne, no vaccinations, need specific
ecological conditions, infects a lot of wild animals, affects horses &
humans, difficult to eradicate
How is ISA usually controlled? - ANSWER-Movement control,
traceability, surveillance, zoning, disinfection, harvest
How is Monkey Fever prevented? - ANSWER-Public education: avoid tick
bites, use PPE, get vaccinated.
What are the clinical signs of ISA? - ANSWER-Severe anaemia, and
variable haemorrhages and necrosis in several organs.
What are the symptoms of Monkey Fever? - ANSWER-High fever,
bleeding in teeth and gums, and joint pain are some of the symptoms of
KFD.
What causes Infectious Salmon Anemia? What species are affected? -
ANSWER-It's a herpes virus Isavirus of the family Orthomyxoviradae. All
salmon species are affected.
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2026-2027 With Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers| Brand New Version!
What is cat scratch disease's (Bartonellosis) typical incubation period in
people? - ANSWER-14 days
Aside from cats, how else can someone become infected by Bartonella?
- ANSWER-Vectors (ticks, fleas, sandflies)
What are the symptoms of Bartonella in people? - ANSWER-RED RASH,
flu like symptoms, lymphadenopathy, fever, progressive neurologic
abnormalities
What are the symptoms of progressive inflammatory neuropathy in
people and where do they get it from? - ANSWER-minor weakness and
numbness to paralysis, particularly of the lower extremities, which
worsens over time
swine slaughterhouses, particularly those that work with the heads
during processing, possibly related to the use of compressed air to
extract brain material
1|Page
,What is the infectious agent for progressive inflammatory neuropathy? -
ANSWER-unknown, thought to be an autoimmune response to antigens
associated with porcine brain matter
Where is anthrax found in the U.S.? - ANSWER-West of the Mississippi
river (recent single case in Indiana)
What are the clinical signs of anthrax? - ANSWER-difficult to diagnose
on CS alone, incomplete rigor mortis, blood from orifices, rapid
decomposition
What is the ideal sample for anthrax testing? - ANSWER-cotton swab
dipped in blood and air dried
What are two disposal methods for anthrax carcasses? - ANSWER-
incineration preferred (including any soil or another materials
contaminated), deep burial (6-8ft) covered with quick lime
How is anthrax controlled in livestock? - ANSWER-antibiotics for healthy
post-exposure, rapid reporting, quarantine, proper disposal of
confirmed/suspected cases, live vaccine exists (no antibiotics for 1
week)
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,What are the two exotoxins produced by anthrax? - ANSWER-edema
factor, lethal factor
What is the swine health protection act? - ANSWER-requires permit to
feed waste to pigs and strict cooking and biosecurity
What is mayaro virus? - ANSWER-An alphavirus, similar to
dengue/chicukguna/zika mainly from the Amazon but recently reported
in haiti
What is the natural reservoir of mayaro virus? - ANSWER-non human
primates, also birds and reptiles
What are the symptoms of mayaro virus? - ANSWER-fever malaise,
headache, abdominal pain, eye pain, rare cases of hemorrhage
Vesicular Stomatitis control - ANSWER-prevent insect exposure,
segregate animals with lesions, disinfect equipment and fomites b/n
animals, detergents (acids/basics, detergents, bleach), control biting
insects
Vesicular Stomatitis treatment - ANSWER-local/systemic antibiotics to
prevent secondary infection
3|Page
, Vesicular Stomatitis -differences from FMD - ANSWER-domestic animals
not primary hosts, vector borne, no vaccinations, need specific
ecological conditions, infects a lot of wild animals, affects horses &
humans, difficult to eradicate
How is ISA usually controlled? - ANSWER-Movement control,
traceability, surveillance, zoning, disinfection, harvest
How is Monkey Fever prevented? - ANSWER-Public education: avoid tick
bites, use PPE, get vaccinated.
What are the clinical signs of ISA? - ANSWER-Severe anaemia, and
variable haemorrhages and necrosis in several organs.
What are the symptoms of Monkey Fever? - ANSWER-High fever,
bleeding in teeth and gums, and joint pain are some of the symptoms of
KFD.
What causes Infectious Salmon Anemia? What species are affected? -
ANSWER-It's a herpes virus Isavirus of the family Orthomyxoviradae. All
salmon species are affected.
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