9. Malphighamoebosis, mite infection Flashcards
1
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pathogen of malpighamoebosis
A
malpighamoeba mellificae
2
Q
2 forms of malpig
A
vegetative
cysts
2
Q
characteristics of malpig
A
- severe infection in older overwintered adults
- together with nosemosis
- only in adults
3
Q
what bees are more prone to malpig
A
workers
4
Q
pathogenesis of malpig
A
cysts ingested
infective amoebae enter into malpighian tubules - new cysts discharge with feces in 3-4 weeks
5
Q
symptoms of malpig
A
dysentery symptoms
6
Q
diagnosis of malpig
A
detect cysts in recently dead adults
7
Q
what might diagnosis of malpig be confused with
A
appearance of the malpig pathogen may be confused with nosema spores due to size
8
Q
shape of malpig pathogen
A
completely oval
