NADIS Knowledge Transfer - Porcine Ringworm

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Which 3 of the following organisms most commonly cause Ringworm in pigs in the UK:

	Microsporium nanum
	Trichophyton mentagrophytes
	Pityriasis rosea
	Microsporum canis
	Trichophyton verrucosum

Ringworm in pigs is most likely to occur in which of the following conditions:

	Direct contact with rats
	Contamination of bedding material by rats
	Cohabitation of piglets with cats
	Contact with young cattle
	All of these

The consequences of ringworm infection in pigs may be:(choose 3 answers)

	Death
	Mild skin/hair discoloration
	Intense itching
	Secondary bacterial infection
	Spread to stockmen

Treatment for Ringworm: (TWO answers are correct)

	Is unnecessary in most cases
	Is essential in all cases
	Can be achieved by feed medication
	Can only be done topically
	None of these

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