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List eight safety practices that will reduce the potential for contracting a zoonotic disease.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are the common routes of transmission for zoonotic disease?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

 Do not allow exotics to roam freely.
 Use dedicated equipment (tubs, etc.) For soaking and cleaning.
 Never keep an animal near food preparation areas.
 Never exchange food from your mouth to the animal's mouth.
 Don't exchange food/water bowls with different species.
 Use latex gloves when cleaning the cage and exposing yourself to the bedding.
 Always wash your hands after handling any animal.
 Remove the latex gloves inside out so as not to touch your hand with the outside of the glove.
 Wear a mask when cleaning some cages.
 Wear eye protection with diseased exotics.

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Common routes of transmission include inhalation, direct contact, exposure to urine and fecal material, contaminated bedding, and food/water bowl (fomites).




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