Associate Safety Professional Practice Exam

Which disease is associated with animal products?

1. Brucellosis

2. Anthrax

3. Q-fever

4. Tularemia

The correct answer is: Anthrax

The association of the disease with animal products can be primarily linked to anthrax. Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which is found in soil and commonly affects livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats. Humans can contract anthrax through handling products from infected animals, such as hides, wool, or through the consumption of contaminated meat. While the other diseases listed are also related to animals, anthrax's direct connection to animal products makes it a standout choice. For instance, brucellosis is primarily linked to unpasteurized dairy products or contact with infected animals, Q-fever can be transmitted through inhalation of dust contaminated with animal feces or products, and tularemia can result from handling infected animals or eating undercooked meat, but these pathways are less directly associated with animal products as a primary vector compared to anthrax. Therefore, the strong link between anthrax and its transmission through animal products definitively supports its position as the correct answer in this context.