NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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contact with an infected animal
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contact with an infected human
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ingesting contaminated food
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breathing contaminated air
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact (such as through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth) with saliva or brain/nervous system tissue from an infected animal. People usually get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common diseases spread between animals by direct contact include bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), and mastitis. Other serious diseases include foot and mouth disease, avian influenza, and African swine fever, which can also be spread by direct contact.
Detailed explanation-3: -These can include: Direct contact: Coming into contact with the saliva, blood, urine, mucous, feces, or other body fluids of an infected animal. Examples include petting or touching animals, and bites or scratches.