exterior surface sampling Flashcards
1
Q
name the exterior surface sampling methods
A
- scraping
- acetate tape test
- swab technique
- manual
2
Q
advantages of skin scraping
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- excellent cell harves
3
Q
disadvantages of skin scraping
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- contamination
- increased cell damage
- used on outside surfaces only
4
Q
when is an acetate tape test used?
A
- to evaluate surface bacteria, yeast, or parasitic infections
5
Q
when should rayon swabs be used?
A
for collecting samples that will be cultured
6
Q
advantages of swab technique
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- quick and easy
- inexpensive
- minimal restraint
- minimal discomfort
- usually good cell harvest
7
Q
disadvantages of swab technique
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- contamination
8
Q
normal ear cytology findings
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- minimal cellular debris
- a small amount of wax
- a small amount of cocci or yeast
9
Q
what is an ear infection a result of?
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- moisture
- inflammation of the external ear canal
- secondary bacterial or yeast infection
- dogs with pendulous ears are predisposed to ear infections
10
Q
what might an ear infection progress into?
A
otitis media or interna
11
Q
what is actinomycosis?
A
- chronic bacterial infection
- commonly affects the face and neck
12
Q
what is blastomycosis?
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- systemic yeast-like fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis
- commonly found in decaying wood and soil
- can exist in fungal or yeast form depending on the environment
