Flies that feed on mucus, tears, and saliva Flashcards
What is the common name of Musca domestica?
Housefly
What is the predilection site of Musca domestica?
Necrotic tissue or wounds
What are the clinical signs of Musca domestica infestation?
Foul smell
Visible larvae (maggots)
Lethargy
What is the route of transmission for Muscua domestica?
Laying eggs on the wound/skin
What is the pathogenesis of Musca domestica?
Myiasis
Carries many microorganisms
Is Musca domestica zoonotic?
No. Myiasis is not spread from person to person or animal to person
What is the most common fly all over the world?
Musca domestica (Housefly)
What is considered a greater threat to human welfare than any other species of non-biting fly?
Musca domestica
What is the definitive host of Musca domestica?
Humans and Animals
What is the definitive host of Musca autumnalis?
Cattle and Horses
What is the common name of Musca autumnalis?
Face fly or autumn fly
What is the pathogenesis of Musca autumnalis?
Vector for Pink eye (Moraxella bovis) and Eye worm (Thelazia)
What is the predilection site of Musca autumnalis?
Eyes
Nose
Lips
Whatever injuries
How can you treat Musca domestica?
Physical removal of maggots
Capstar
Does Musca autumnalis cause myiasis?
No. They do not cause myiasis.
What do Musca autumnalis feed off of?
Secretions from the eyes, mouth and nostrils of cattle
Why are Musca autmnalis considered economically important to livestock?
Because they can transmit several eye disease and parasites
Do Bottle flies or blow flies have a scientific name?
No
What is the pathogenesis of Bottle flies or blow flies?
Most are facultative ectoparasites that can cause myiasis
Are bottle flies or blow flies zoonotic?
No. Humans can be the host
In what species is Myiasis from bottle flies or blow flies seen?
Sheep
What are the larvae of bottle flies or blow flies used for?
Sterile larvae are used for wound debridement as the feed on necrotic tissues and promote healthy tissue growth
What is the common name of Sarcophaga spp?
Flesh flies
What is the predilection site of Sarcophaga spp?
Open/bloody sores
How do you diagnose Sarcophaga spp?
Recognition of maggots.
Can send out fly to pathologist
Is Sarcophaga spp zoonotic?
No because humans are a host
What are the species of flies that feed on mucus, tears, and saliva?
Muscua domestica Musca autumnalis Bottle flies or blow fliees Sarcophaga spp DPGs
