LDI2601 Laboratory Diagnostics Sem 1 Assignment 2 Brief - Unisa

LDI2601 QUESTION 1

You are called to a cattle farmin Kwazulu Natalthat is located near a game reserve that has buffalo; He recently let his cattle graze on pasture field the buffalograzed on. Upon speaking with him, he gives you a list of symptoms he has observed: loss of appetite, difficulty walking, decreased milk production and fever. Upon further investigation you also observe a watery discharge from the eyes, pale gums, some animals are showing signs of difficulty in breathing and that there are tickson the animals. In the dead animals you observe fluid in the lungsand enlarged lymph nodes 

• 1.1 Upon your initial observation, what could be the causative agent of this condition? What is the disease name?
• 1.2 If you have confirmed in 1.1 that this a tick-borne disease, which type of ticks are vectors?
• 1.3 Discuss the type of samples and name laboratory tests that can be used to diagnose his disease. 
• 1.4 Which control measures can be put in place to prevent the spread of the disease?
• 1.5 What is the economic significance of this disease to the farmer? 

LDI2601 QUESTION 2:

Biosafety, biosecurity and one health are important concepts terms that are often used. Discuss each of this term within a specific situation, environment.

LDI2601 QUESTION 3

• What is accreditation and why is it important for testing laboratories? 
• What is the name of national accreditation body for testing laboratories
• Name 5 accredited veterinary laboratories in South Africa and provide in which province are they located.

LDI2601 QUESTION 4

What is a zoonosis? Identify 5 controlled diseases in South Africa which are zoonotic and caused by bacteria. For each disease, discuss the sample type and laboratory test. 

LDI2601 QUESTION 5

Sheep have been dying, and you are suspecting plant poisoning. Which general samples will you collect and how will you submit them to the laboratory.