Exam 1--Lice, Ticks, Mites

Question 1

Biting louse of dogs

Answer 1

Trichodectes canis

Question 2

Sucking louse of dogs

Answer 2

Linognathus setosus

Question 3

This non-sarcoptiform mite can be found in the nasal passages of dogs

Answer 3

Pneumonyssoides caninum

Question 4

This surface dwelling, non-sarcoptiform mite parasitizes dogs (puppies), cats, and rabbits. Can be referred to as “walking dandruff”

Answer 4

Cheyletiella spp.

Question 5

Commonly known as “chiggers” these surface dwelling mites can parasitize a variety of domestic hosts

Answer 5

Trombicula spp.

Question 6

Only the larval stage of this parasite feeds; nymph and adult are free-living

Answer 6

Trombicula spp.

Question 7

This genus of non-sarcoptiform mite can be found in the hair follicle of its host; usually passed via dam–>offspring contact

Answer 7

Demodex spp.

Question 8

This ZOONOTIC, burrowing, sarcoptiform mite has long, unjointed pedicles; it comes in many varieties

Answer 8

Sarcoptes scabei

Question 9

This sarcoptiform mite can be found on the tips of cats’ ears; it is similar to sarcoptes spp. with its long, unjointed pedicles

Answer 9

Notoedres cati

Question 10

This surface dwelling mite can be found in the ears of rabbits and can produce a “kellogg’s cornflake” appearance; long, jointed pedicles

Answer 10

Psoroptes cuniculi

Question 11

This non-burrowing mite has long, jointed pedicles and is REPORTABLE; can parasitize a variety of large animals

Answer 11

Psoroptes spp. (ovis, bovi, equi, capri)

Question 12

This non-burrowing mite can be found in the external ear canal of dogs and cats; it has short, unjointed pedicles and can be very contagious

Answer 12

Otodectes cynotis

Question 13

This burrowing mite can be found on the legs of birds; it has long, unjointed pedicles

Answer 13

Cnemidocoptes spp.

Question 14

This SOFT tick feeds on horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs; its body is covered with tiny spines; only the larval stage feeds

Answer 14

Otobius megnini

Question 15

This tick is the most common vector for lyme disease; AKA–Black-legged tick

Answer 15

Ixodes scapularis

Question 16

This ornate “american dog tick” can be a carrier of rocky mountain spotted fever

Answer 16

Dermacentor variabilis

Question 17

This is the most widely distributed tick; it can carry Babesia and ehrlichia; has been known to cause indoor infestations; “brown dog tick”

Answer 17

Rhipicephalus sanguineus

Question 18

This REPORTABLE tick can spread bovine babesiosis; it is commonly called the cattle fever tick

Answer 18

Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus

Question 19

This ornate tick posesses a white dot on its body; it can carry lyme disease, Q fever, and ehrlichia; “Lone star tick”

Answer 19

Amblyomma americanum

Question 20

Infestation by lice

Answer 20

Pediculosis

Question 21

Infestation by mite or ticks

Answer 21

Acariasis

Question 22

This mite can be found in beds and can feed on any warm-blooded animal

Answer 22

Cimex lectularius