Exam 30: Vectorborne and Soilborne Bacterial and Viral Diseases

During a camping and hiking expedition in the Ice Age National Scenic Trail at Hartman Creek State Park (Waupaca,WI),an individual notices a small tick on his arm.After removing the partially embedded deer tick,what symptoms should this individual look for to indicate infection of Borrelia burgdorferi? Also,what should be done on future hiking trips to decrease the likelihood of B.burgdorferi infection?

Many West Nile virus infections are not properly identified because

The hantaviruses are occasionally spread by person-to-person transmission,although exposure to infected rodent excretia is the most common route of infection.

A student travels to Brazil by boat on the Amazon River,without visiting the doctor prior to traveling for recommended vaccinations for travel to South America.The student becomes ill during the trip and is quarantined.Which of the diseases listed below does the student most likely have?

What is the primary cause of viral hemorrhagic fever in the United States? What is the typical cause of death for this disease?

Which rickettsial disease can lead to endocarditis?

Very few preventative measures are taken against anthrax,because

During outdoor activities,it is not uncommon to be bitten by mosquitoes several times,so how does an individual know he/she has been infected with the West Nile virus? How would an infected individual be treated for the disease?

Explain why a potentially rabid dog is held for up to two weeks to check for clinical signs of rabies.Are humans more similar or dissimilar in this regard?

The causative agent of Lyme disease is ________,which is carried primarily by the ________.

Wild animals are a natural reservoir for Clostridium tetani.

Tetanus develops from a puncture wound because

The rickettsias are divided into groups based loosely on