Dermatophilus congolensis Flashcards
1) Dermatophilus congolensis is the agent of dermatophilosis
true
2) Dermatophilus congolensis causes ulcerative dermatitis in sheep
false?
3) Dermatophilus congolensis can cause metritis in horses
false
4) Skin lesions have important role in the pathogenesis of dermatophilosis
true
5) Dermatophilus congolensis is mainly a human pathogen
false
6) The agents of dermatophilosis cannot survive in the environment, they are mainly transmitted by arthropods
false
7) examination of skin caping under the microscope is important diagnostic method for the diagnosis of dermatophilosis
true
8) dermatophilus hyicus causes exudative dermatitis in piglets
false
9) Heavy rain and wet skin surfaces are important predisposing factors in case of dermatophilosis
true
10) Treatment is not allowed in the case of dermatophilosis, eradication of the disease is our primary aim
false
11) Treatment of dermatophilosis is based on antifungal agents
false
12) The most susceptible animal species which shows clinical signs of dermatophilosis is the dog
false
13) Dermatophilosis is more frequent in the tropical areas than in moderate climate
true
14) Dermatophilosis is caused by Dermatophilus bovis
false
15) The agent of dermatophilosis is resistant, it remains viable for several months in the environment
true