Course Outline
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- Introduction to Zoonoses
- Definition of Zoonoses
- Incidence of Zoonotic Diseases
- Classification of Zoonoses
- An example of a zoonotic disease that can typically be transmitted from human to animal is:
- Which statement is true about the incidence of zoonotic diseases?
- The Importance of Zoonotic Diseases
- Factors in Disease Transmission and Drivers of Emerging Zoonoses
- Selected Zoonotic Diseases
- Diagnosing Zoonotic Diseases
- Approach to Diagnosis
- Laboratory Testing for Zoonoses
- Examples of Specific Diagnostic Techniques
- Pitfalls in Diagnoses and Diagnostic Testing
- True or False: Microscopy is rarely used in testing for zoonotic diseases.
- Surveillance of Zoonotic Diseases
- The Importance of Proper Surveillance
- Pieces of the Surveillance Puzzle
- Existing Surveillance Agencies
- US Government Accountability Office Recommendations 2023
- Emerging and Re-emerging Zoonotic Diseases and Recommendations
- The US Government Accountability Office has put forth recommendations for collaboration among all of the following agencies except:
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: This course is intended for medical laboratory scientists, technicians, and those working in a microbiology lab. This course is also appropriate for medical laboratory science students, pathology residents, and any others interested in gaining a basic knowledge of zoonotic diseases.
Author Information: Margaret Reinhart, MS, MLS(ASCP) is a Senior Lecturer emerita of Biological Sciences at St. Joseph's University (formerly University of the Sciences) where she taught hematology, clinical immunology, microbiology, parasitology, and other related courses, as well as directed the MLS program for over 30 years. She also taught courses in global environmental sustainability and animal studies. She is currently an adjunct instructor in hematology at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia PA. She holds a Master's Degree in Biology and a Master's Degree in Health Care Administration.
Reviewer Information: Judi Bennett, BSM, MLS(AMT), MLT(ASCP), is an Education Developer with MediaLab by Vastian and a medical laboratory professional with over 30 years of experience. She has held leadership roles, including Clinical Laboratory Manager, Microbiology Supervisor, and Senior Systems Analyst at Gwinnett Health System in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Judi is passionate about advancing healthcare quality through innovative and engaging laboratory education.
Course Description: Since the advent of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the question as to whether its origin is a bat, many people have shown renewed interest in diseases of zoonotic origin. This course is an overview of some aspects of zoonotic diseases with which laboratorians and others may not be familiar such as numbers and types of zoonotic diseases, neglected zoonoses, and especially the factors that contribute to the recent increase in disease transmission. We will also review a few more familiar topics such as diagnostic techniques and surveillance.
