2-Flies and Zoonoses, Percutaneous Zoonoses Flashcards
Who are common reservoirs for myiasis?
Who are “accidental” hosts?
- Animals
- Humans
Infestation with fly larvae is known as what?
Myiasis
When blowfly larvae simply infest dead flesh or open wounds is known as what?
Fly “strike”
Are “Bot” flies and Screwworms obligatory or facultative parasites?
Obligatory
What are 3 species of “Bot” flies?
- Oestrus ovis
- Dermatobia
- Cuterebra
What are 2 types of Screwworms?
- New World
- Old World
Is Lucilia sericata an obligatory or facultative parasite?
Facultative
What is the fly life cycle?
ELPA
Oestrus ovis is known as what?
Sheep nasal bot fly
Can Oestrus ovis infest goats?
Yes
Oestrys ovis can infest the mucous membranes of humans in what 3 areas?
- Nose
- Conjunctiva
- GI
How do you treat an infestation of Oestrus ovis?
Removal of larvae (surgical).
Cuterebra is also known as what?
The rodent/rabbit botfly
What are 3 species that can be infested by Cuterebra?
- Cats
- Dogs
- Rabbits
Where are Cuterebra considered enzootic?
Parts of USA and southeast Canada
Can humans be infested with Cuterebra?
Yes
What is Dermatobia hominis known as?
The “human” botfly
Are Dermatobia hominis very species-specific?
No
What are 5 species that can be infested by Dermatobia hominis?
- Humans
- Cattle
- Dogs
- Monkeys
- Swine
How does Dermatobia hominis usually present?
As skin nodules.
Are Dermatobia hominis exotic to the USA?
Yes
How can Dermatobia hominis get into the US?
People and dogs who travel to endemic regions can bring bots back with them.
Does the USA have Screwworms?
No
T/F: Screwworm larvae are obligate parasites.
True