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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND
WILDLIFE TRAPPING LICENSE (DISEASES)
2026 EXAM COMPLETE (279) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
WILDLIFE
Ace your preparation with this California Department of Fish and
Wildlife Trapping License (Diseases) Exam, designed to assess
essential knowledge of wildlife diseases and safe trapping
practices. It focuses on disease identification, transmission
risks, humane trapping methods, and regulatory compliance.
The exam strengthens understanding of wildlife management
and public health considerations. Suitable for trappers and
licensing candidates in California.
What organism causes Alveolar Echinococcosis (AE)? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Echinococcus multilocularis, a
microscopic tapeworm
In what animals is Alveolar Echinococcosis (AE) found? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Foxes, coyotes, dogs and cats
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What does infection with AE cause in humans? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Parasitic tumors in the liver, and
sometimes lungs, brain and other organs
How harmful is AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... AE can be
fatal
Where is AE found in North America? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Alaska, Manitoba, and Minnesota
How are foxes, coyotes and cats infected with AE? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Animals eat infected rodents, field mice
or voles
Are foxes, coyotes or cats harmed by AE? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... No, they have no symptoms
How are humans infected with AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Accidentally swallowing a tapeworm, "hand-to-mouth"
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What are common modes of transmission of AE? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... (1) Eating foods contaminated with fox or
canine feces (like berries) (2) Petting household pets that
rolled in infected feces
How great is the risk of AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Generally low, as few wild animals are infected, but risk is
increasing as animals move to new areas
How long can AE take to produce symptoms? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Years. The parasitic cysts grow slowly.
How do I find out if I have AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Blood test
What is the treamtent for AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Surgery, followed by medication to prevent recurrence
How do you prevent AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Prevent contact with wild animals, or their feces, that may
be infected
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What organism causes Brucellosis? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Brucella bacteria (multiple forms: Brucella abortus
[cattle], melitensis [sheep], canis [dogs], suis [pigs])
How do people become infected with Brucellosis? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Consuming unpasteurized dairy, or fluid
transfer with an infected animal
What does Brucella do in animals? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Lifelong infection, causes abortion and sterility. Large
number of bacteria released in milk, urine and feces.
What are the symptoms of Brucellosis in humans? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Nonspecific (fever, sweats, malaise,
headache, back paid)
How long after infection do Brucellosis symptoms appear?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Usually 1-3 weeks, can be as
long as several months
How is Brucellosis treated? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Antibiotics
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND
WILDLIFE TRAPPING LICENSE (DISEASES)
2026 EXAM COMPLETE (279) CURRENT
TESTING QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
WILDLIFE
Ace your preparation with this California Department of Fish and
Wildlife Trapping License (Diseases) Exam, designed to assess
essential knowledge of wildlife diseases and safe trapping
practices. It focuses on disease identification, transmission
risks, humane trapping methods, and regulatory compliance.
The exam strengthens understanding of wildlife management
and public health considerations. Suitable for trappers and
licensing candidates in California.
What organism causes Alveolar Echinococcosis (AE)? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Echinococcus multilocularis, a
microscopic tapeworm
In what animals is Alveolar Echinococcosis (AE) found? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Foxes, coyotes, dogs and cats
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What does infection with AE cause in humans? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Parasitic tumors in the liver, and
sometimes lungs, brain and other organs
How harmful is AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... AE can be
fatal
Where is AE found in North America? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Alaska, Manitoba, and Minnesota
How are foxes, coyotes and cats infected with AE? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Animals eat infected rodents, field mice
or voles
Are foxes, coyotes or cats harmed by AE? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... No, they have no symptoms
How are humans infected with AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Accidentally swallowing a tapeworm, "hand-to-mouth"
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What are common modes of transmission of AE? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... (1) Eating foods contaminated with fox or
canine feces (like berries) (2) Petting household pets that
rolled in infected feces
How great is the risk of AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Generally low, as few wild animals are infected, but risk is
increasing as animals move to new areas
How long can AE take to produce symptoms? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Years. The parasitic cysts grow slowly.
How do I find out if I have AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Blood test
What is the treamtent for AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Surgery, followed by medication to prevent recurrence
How do you prevent AE? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Prevent contact with wild animals, or their feces, that may
be infected
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What organism causes Brucellosis? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Brucella bacteria (multiple forms: Brucella abortus
[cattle], melitensis [sheep], canis [dogs], suis [pigs])
How do people become infected with Brucellosis? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Consuming unpasteurized dairy, or fluid
transfer with an infected animal
What does Brucella do in animals? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Lifelong infection, causes abortion and sterility. Large
number of bacteria released in milk, urine and feces.
What are the symptoms of Brucellosis in humans? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Nonspecific (fever, sweats, malaise,
headache, back paid)
How long after infection do Brucellosis symptoms appear?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Usually 1-3 weeks, can be as
long as several months
How is Brucellosis treated? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Antibiotics
