Section 1 – Introduction to Infectious, Contagious Zoonotic, and Reportable Diseases
Upon completion of this course content, the student will be able to…
- Define what is meant by an infectious disease and provide a few examples
- Describe common routes of disease transmission
- Identify clinical signs during routine chiropractic presentations that may be indicative of infectious disease processes
- List common infectious diseases in horses, dogs, and cats in Colorado
- Discuss the risks of contagious diseases
- Describe the importance of zoonotic diseases
- Explain the need for reporting infectious or zoonotic diseases
- Implement biosecurity measures to limit the spread of infectious disease agents
- Discuss the importance of a safe work environment for both people and pets
Clips
- Introduction
- Infectious disease
- Contagious disease
- Zoonotic disease
- Reportable disease
- Biosecurity and prevention
Section 2 – Infectious, Contagious, Zoonotic and Reportable Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Upon completion of this course content, the student will be able to…
- Identify the most common wild animal reservoirs for rabies
- Describe the incubation period and pathogenesis of rabies in small animals
- Recognize the common clinical signs of rabies infection
- Provide recommendations for post-exposure rabies management of dogs and humans
- Describe the incubation period and pathogenesis of the brucellosis in dogs
- Recognize the common clinical signs of canine brucellosis infection
- Establish an effective biosecurity program for protection of pets, staff, and the clinic environment
- Explain the importance of evaluating dogs and cats for lymph node enlargement
- Identify the most common wild animal reservoirs for plague (Yersinia pestis) and tularemia (Francisella tularensis)
- Describe the pathogenesis of the plague in cats
- Recognize the common clinical signs of plague infection
- Describe the pathogenesis of the tularemia
- Recognize the common clinical signs of tularemia infection
- Prevent other animal infections during or after a chiropractic evaluation
- Report suspicious physical examination findings to the attending veterinarian or State veterinarian
Clips
- Introduction
- Rabies
- Canine brucellosis (Brucella canis)
- Plague (Yersinia pestis)
- Tularemia (Francisella tularensis)
