Halicephalobus gingivalis

Zoonoses TopicPublic Health

Judith, Becky and Anna-Mae

Question 1

• What type of organism is Halicephalobus gingivalis?

VirusParasiteBacteria

Question 2

What species can this organism infect? Cats, meerkats and humans Horses, zebras and humans Alligators, lizards and humans

Question 3

• What is Halicephalobus ginigivalis also known as?– Micronema deletrix– Equus africanus asinus– Equus burchellii– Suricata suricata

Question 4

• How long does the organism survive in the environment?– Free living– 16 days– 16 weeks– 16 years

Question 4

• Which of these organs doesn’t it affect?– Brain– Kidneys– Adrenal glands– Liver

Question 5

• Which of these is a mode of infection?– Ingestion– Inhalation– Transplacental– Transcutaneous

Question 6

• Which of these is not a clinical sign?– Fever– Mental change– Lethargy– Haematuria

Question 7

• How is this disease diagnosed?– Haematology and biochemistry– Clinical signs– Microscopic faecal examination – PM

Question 8

• What is observed microscopically?– Neutrophils– Eosinophils– Lymphocytes– All of the above

Question 9

What does this look like on histology?

Bonus question

• What was the name of the Zebra in madagascar?– Marty– Alex– Melman– Rico