IC Random mix Flashcards
What is Myiasis commonly known as?
Fly strike
What 2 types of samples are used for diagnosing Sarcoptes scabei?
Skin scrapes
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Blood test
What 2 types of samples are used for diagnosing Demodex spp?
Skin scrapes
or
Hair plucks
What type of sample is used for diagnosing Notoedres spp?
Skin scrapes
What type of sample is used for diagnosing Cnemidocoptes spp?
Skin scrapes
What 2 types of samples are used for diagnosing Cheyletiella spp?
Coat brushings
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Sellotape strips (adult mites +/or eggs)
What type of sample is used for diagnosing Demodex spp?
Ear wax!
What is the most common burrowing mite on dogs?
Sarcoptes scabei var. canis
What is the most common burrowing mite on cats, rodents + hedgehogs?
Notoedres
What is the most common burrowing mite on cage birds?
Cnemidocoptes spp
What is the most common burrowing mite on guniea pigs?
Trixacarus caviae
What is the most common burrowing mite on both dogs + hamsters?
Demodex spp
Where are the 2 locations, on their host, does demodex normally likes to live?
Hair follicles
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sebaceous glands
What is the typical behaviour of burrowing mites?
They create small tunnels within the layers of the skin
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Lay their eggs in small ‘pockets’ in the skin
What is horizontal transmission?
Applied to direct + indirect transmission between individuals of the same generation
What is a mechanical vector?
Also known as a fomite
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can be:
* Inanimate objects
* People - wearing clothing
Name the 12 possible routes of transmission
- Saliva
- Nasal or Ocular discharge
- Urine
- Faeces or Vomit
- Blood
- Milk
- Transplacentally/In utero
- Aersol
- Skin contact
- Coitus + parturition
- Contaminated water + food
- Fomites
What type of pathogen is Candida Albicans?
Yeast
What is a disinfectant?
A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms - generally chemical agents applied to inanimate objects
How many changes of air should a well ventilated theatre have, per hour?
20
