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Flies that feed on mucus, tears, and saliva Flashcards

1
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What is the common name of Musca domestica?

A

Housefly

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What is the predilection site of Musca domestica?

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Necrotic tissue or wounds

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What are the clinical signs of Musca domestica infestation?

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Foul smell
Visible larvae (maggots)
Lethargy

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What is the route of transmission for Muscua domestica?

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Laying eggs on the wound/skin

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What is the pathogenesis of Musca domestica?

A

Myiasis

Carries many microorganisms

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Is Musca domestica zoonotic?

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No. Myiasis is not spread from person to person or animal to person

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What is the most common fly all over the world?

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Musca domestica (Housefly)

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What is considered a greater threat to human welfare than any other species of non-biting fly?

A

Musca domestica

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What is the definitive host of Musca domestica?

A

Humans and Animals

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What is the definitive host of Musca autumnalis?

A

Cattle and Horses

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What is the common name of Musca autumnalis?

A

Face fly or autumn fly

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What is the pathogenesis of Musca autumnalis?

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Vector for Pink eye (Moraxella bovis) and Eye worm (Thelazia)

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What is the predilection site of Musca autumnalis?

A

Eyes
Nose
Lips
Whatever injuries

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How can you treat Musca domestica?

A

Physical removal of maggots

Capstar

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Does Musca autumnalis cause myiasis?

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No. They do not cause myiasis.

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What do Musca autumnalis feed off of?

A

Secretions from the eyes, mouth and nostrils of cattle

17
Q

Why are Musca autmnalis considered economically important to livestock?

A

Because they can transmit several eye disease and parasites

18
Q

Do Bottle flies or blow flies have a scientific name?

A

No

19
Q

What is the pathogenesis of Bottle flies or blow flies?

A

Most are facultative ectoparasites that can cause myiasis

20
Q

Are bottle flies or blow flies zoonotic?

A

No. Humans can be the host

21
Q

In what species is Myiasis from bottle flies or blow flies seen?

A

Sheep

22
Q

What are the larvae of bottle flies or blow flies used for?

A

Sterile larvae are used for wound debridement as the feed on necrotic tissues and promote healthy tissue growth

23
Q

What is the common name of Sarcophaga spp?

A

Flesh flies

24
Q

What is the predilection site of Sarcophaga spp?

A

Open/bloody sores

25
Q

How do you diagnose Sarcophaga spp?

A

Recognition of maggots.

Can send out fly to pathologist

26
Q

Is Sarcophaga spp zoonotic?

A

No because humans are a host

27
Q

What are the species of flies that feed on mucus, tears, and saliva?

A 
Muscua domestica
Musca autumnalis
Bottle flies or blow fliees
Sarcophaga spp
DPGs

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