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Canine Diseases Flashcards

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viral infection that causes GI upset and gastroenteritis

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parvovirus

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signalment for parvo

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6-20 wks old

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T/F parvo is reportable

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true

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T/F parvo is zoonotic

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false

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transmission of parvo

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fecal-oral, saliva, fomites

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incubation of parvo

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3-8 days

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2 forms of parvo

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GI; vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia
myocardial: neonates, cardio-pulmonary failure, CHF signs

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mortality of parvo

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15-35%

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clinical signs of parvo

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depression, lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration

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treatment for parvo

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fluids, antibiotics, antiemetics, nursing, NPO until v/d stops

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combo vaccine for canines

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DHPP

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D in DHPP

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Distemper

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H in DHPP

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Hepatitis

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first P in DHPP

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parainfluenza

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second P in DHPP

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parvovirus

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+/- L

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Leptospirosis

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when to start puppy vax

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6-8 weeks

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boosters given…

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every 3-4 weeks until 15-18 weeks

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16
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distemper is also known as…

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hardpad disease

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who does distemper affect?

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canids, mustelidae, racoons

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18
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distemper virus

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paramyxovirus (related to measles)

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T/F distemper is reportable

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true

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transmission of distemper

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aerosol, close contact, body secretions

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incubation of distemper

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9-14 days

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clinical signs of distemper

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fever, anorexia, lethargy, nasal discharge, oculonasal discharge, coughing, diarrhea, head pressing, ataxia, pacing, encephalitis

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why is distemper called hardpad disease?

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hyperkeratosis of nose and footpads

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treatment for distemper

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fluids, reduce fever, control seizures

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mortality of distemper

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can be high as 90%

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bacterial infection of humans and animals affecting liver and kidneys

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leptospirosis

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reservoir hosts for lepto

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racoons, skunks, opossum, small rodents

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what kind of bacteria is lepto

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spirochete

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T/F lepto is zoonotic

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true

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T/F lepto is reportable

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true

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transmission of lepto

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orally or urine-contaminated water or food

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incubation of lepto

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4-12 days

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clinical signs of lepto

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fever, depression, icterus, hemoglobinuria, renal failure, MM pain, late term abortion, uveitis (horses), death

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diagnosing lepto

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thrombocytopenia, serum chemistry, UA, serology

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treatment for lepto

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fluids, antibiotics, treat nausea and vomiting

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36
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inflammation of upper airways

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tracheobronchitis

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37
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etiology of tracheobronchitis (viral)

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parainfluenza, canine adenovirus, reovirus

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etiology of tracheobronchitis (bacteria)

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Bordetella bronchiseptica or myoplasma

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T/F tracheobronchitis is zoonotic

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false

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T/F tracheobronchitis is reportable

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transmission of tracheobronchitis

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aerosol, fomites, direct contact

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incubation of tracheobronchitis

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treatment for tracheobronchitis

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self-limiting

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prevention of tracheobronchitis

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clinical signs of tracheobronchitis

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honking cough, retching, gagging

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canine flu

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Canine Influenza Virus

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transmission of CIV

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direct contact, cough sneeze, fomites, people

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clinical signs of CIV

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mild: cough, nasal discharge, dry cough (10-30 days)
sever: high fever, pneumonia

48
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multisystemic viral disease which affects liver in dogs, cats, wolves, coyotes and bears

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Canine Hepatitis

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what causes Hepatitis

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adenovirus

50
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T/F Hepatitis is zoonotic

51
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T/F Hepatitis is reportable

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is Hepatitis strong?

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yes, non enveloped

53
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transmission of Hepatitis

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nasal discharge, saliva, urine, feces, fomites

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incubation of Hepatitis

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where does infection of Hepatitis occur?

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tonsils, GI, lymph tissue

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clinical signs of Hepatitis

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mild: slight fever, congestion
moderate: fever, anorexia, lethargy, thirst, conjunctivitis, hyperemia, hemorrhaging

57
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blue eye due to Hepatitis

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corneal clouding post infecton

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treatment for Hepatitis

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blood transfusions, eye meds

59
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bacteria for Brucellosis

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Brucella canis

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T/F Brucellosis is zoonotic

61
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T/F Brucellosis is reportable

62
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transmission of Brucellosis

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aborted fetal material, vaginal discharge, mating, milk, aerosol

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symptoms of Brucellosis in females

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midterm abortion, decreased fertility, anterior uveitis, discospondylitis

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symptoms of Brucellosis in males

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orchitis, epididymitis, scrotal enlargement then atrophy, anterior uveitis, discospondylitis

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where does Brucellosis survive?

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wet moist soil

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incubation of Brucellosis

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8-12 weeks

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prevention of Brucellosis

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test before mating, isolate, euthanize

68
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T/F infected does cannot be reinfected

69
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less severe gastroenteritis than parvo

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canine coronavirus

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signalment for canine coronavirus

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puppies <12 weeks

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T/F canine coronavirus is zoonotic

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T/F canine coronavirus is reportable

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transmission of canine coronavirus

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fecal-oral, highly contagious

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vector for canine coronavirus

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mechanical; humans, insect
fomites: fecal-oral

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is canine coronavirus strong?

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clinical signs of canine coronavirus

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gastroenteritis

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incubation of canine coronavirus

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treatment for canine coronavirus

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self-limiting, supportive care

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prevention for canine coronavirus

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vaccine; given at 6 weeks then boosted every 3-4 weeks

80
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tick borne disease affecting humans

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Lyme disease

81
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what is the bacteria of Lyme disease

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Borrelia burgdorferi

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T/F Lyme disease is zoonotic

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T/F Lyme disease is reportable

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what tick causes Lyme disease

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black legged tick (Ixodes)

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clinical signs of Lyme disease

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fever, anorexia, swollen painful joints, shifting leg lameness, lymphadenopathy, renal cardiac and neurologic forms

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incubation of Lyme disease

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2-5 months

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treatment for Lyme disease

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antibiotics: tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline

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prevention of Lyme disease

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tick prevention

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tick borne rickettsial disease

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Ehrlichiosis

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what is Ehrlichiosis caused by

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Ehrlichiosis canis

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vector for Ehrlichiosis

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brown dog tick (or black legged tick)

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acute symptoms of Ehrlichiosis

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fever, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, anorexia, depression

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chronic symptoms of Ehrlichiosis

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fever, bleeding, lameness, CNS signs

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T/F Ehrlichiosis is zoonotic

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treatment for Ehrlichiosis

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antibiotics

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tick borne disease of humans and dogs

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)

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what causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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Rickettsia rickettsii

98
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what is the common name for Dermacentor variabilis

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american dog tick

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what is the common name for Dandersoni

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Rocky mountain wood tick

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clinical signs of Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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lymphadenopathy, petechial hemorrhaging, thrombocytopenia

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T/F Rocky Mountain spotted fever is zoonotic

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treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever

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antibiotics

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