External parasites 2

Question 1

this parasite is non pathogenic in small numbers

Answer 1

demodex

Question 2

(localized/generalized) demodicosis causes secondary bacterial infections

Answer 2

generalized

Question 3

this mite family causes scaling, crusting, self-trauma

Answer 3

Sarcoptidae

Question 4

Chorioptes sp.
Otodectes sp.

are part of this mite family

Answer 4

Psoroptidae

Question 5

carrier states may exist with this mite family

Answer 5

Sarcoptidae

Question 6

cats cannot be affected by ____

Answer 6

Sarcoptes

Question 7

This mite family affects mostly cattle (and sheep, except this genus:__)

Answer 7

Psoroptidae

Question 8

ears, lateral elbows, ventral abdomen harbor these mites

Answer 8

Sarcoptidae

Question 9

this mite family lives on the surface of the skin and is species specific

Answer 9

Psoroptidae

Question 10

this mite family may be transmitted to humans, but considered to be self-limiting

Answer 10

Sarcoptidae

Question 11

ear mite

Answer 11

Otodectes cynotis

Question 12

this mite is not host specific

Answer 12

Otodectes cynotis

Question 13

Hard to diagnose.(they burrow). Use lesions and distribution to diagnose. Treat based on clinical signs

Answer 13

Sarcoptidae