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1. If an animal has a confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis, the facility in which it resides will be quarantined until the last lesion has healed.

True

False

Question 1 of 22

2. Most of the time, vesicular stomatitis is an uncomfortable disease, but not life-threatening.

True

False

Question 2 of 22

3. Vesicular stomatitis of the coronary band can cause what?

death

lameness

laminitis

peeling of the hoof wall

Question 3 of 22

4. From a human perspective, having vesicular stomatitis would be like having a mouthful of what?

hot peppers

surgical incisions

painful canker sores

abscessed wisdom teeth

Question 4 of 22

5. Animals with vesicular stomatitis in their mouths will do what?

colic

stagger

drool

bite

Question 5 of 22

6. Taking care of an animal infected with vesicular stomatitis includes (check all that apply):

rinsing the infected animal’s mouth with salt water or diluted antiseptics

providing ample exercise

cleaning lesions

giving prescribed painkillers

providing prescribed antibiotics if lesions become infected

putting ointment on blisters

giving it ample fluids, intravenously or via stomach tube, if needed

Question 6 of 22

7. Animals can get vesicular stomatitis from what? (Check all that apply.)

black flies

sand flies

the air

biting midges

contact with ruptured blisters

surfaces recently contaminated by the virus

group water troughs, feed buckets

Question 7 of 22

8. When an animal gets vesicular stomatitis, it must be reported to federal and state animal health officials.

True

False

Question 8 of 22

9. The best way to prevent vesicular stomatitis is to what?

control insects

provide clean water

vaccinate for the disease

isolate infected animals

Question 9 of 22

10. Vesicular stomatitis is what?

a fungus

an abscess

a bacterial infection

a virus

Question 10 of 22

11. Vesicular stomatitis usually causes what around the tongue, lips, mouth, nose, udder, sheath or coronary bands of the animal?

 

acne

blisters

a rash

eczema

Question 11 of 22

12. When controlling insects to prevent vesicular stomatitis, do not use what on horses or cattle?

pyrethrins

DEET

phenylbutazone

antibiotics

Question 12 of 22

13. How can vesicular stomatitis be spread?

commercial feed concentrates

moldy hay

by moving infected animals

through the air

Question 13 of 22

14. People can get vesicular stomatitis from handling infected animals.

True

False

Question 14 of 22

15. In areas where vesicular stomatitis is a concern, who should you contact for state health entrance and return requirements before you travel with your animal?

the state veterinarian

Centers for Disease Control

Facebook friends

county health department

Question 15 of 22

16. There is a specific treatment to stop the vesicular stomatitis virus.

True

False

Question 16 of 22

17. Vesicular stomatitis primarily affects what?

fish

humans

cats and dogs

horses, cattle and pigs

Question 17 of 22

18. How long is an animal infected with vesicular stomatitis contagious?

21 days

3 months

until all lesions have healed

until it no longer has a fever

Question 18 of 22

19. Lesions from vesicular stomatitis cause a great deal of what?

disorientation

pain

lymph gland swelling

blood loss

Question 19 of 22

20. Horse shows may require what in areas where vesicular stomatitis is a concern?

all horses to have proof of deworming

all horse trailers to park at least 100 feet apart

all horses to have proof of vaccinations

your horse to be inspected upon arrival by qualified personnel

Question 20 of 22

21. What lesser-known animals can get vesicular stomatitis?

cats

dogs

sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas

fish

Question 21 of 22

22. Bute or banamine used improperly to ease the pain of an animal infected with vesicular stomatitis can cause what?

liver damage

kidney damage

brain damage

ulcers

Question 22 of 22