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IC Random mix Flashcards

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What is Myiasis commonly known as?

A

Fly strike

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What 2 types of samples are used for diagnosing Sarcoptes scabei?

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Skin scrapes
+
Blood test

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What 2 types of samples are used for diagnosing Demodex spp?

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Skin scrapes
or
Hair plucks

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What type of sample is used for diagnosing Notoedres spp?

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Skin scrapes

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What type of sample is used for diagnosing Cnemidocoptes spp?

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Skin scrapes

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What 2 types of samples are used for diagnosing Cheyletiella spp?

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Coat brushings
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Sellotape strips (adult mites +/or eggs)

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7
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What type of sample is used for diagnosing Demodex spp?

A

Ear wax!

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What is the most common burrowing mite on dogs?

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Sarcoptes scabei var. canis

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What is the most common burrowing mite on cats, rodents + hedgehogs?

A

Notoedres

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What is the most common burrowing mite on cage birds?

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Cnemidocoptes spp

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What is the most common burrowing mite on guniea pigs?

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Trixacarus caviae

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12
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What is the most common burrowing mite on both dogs + hamsters?

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Demodex spp

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Where are the 2 locations, on their host, does demodex normally likes to live?

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Hair follicles
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sebaceous glands

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What is the typical behaviour of burrowing mites?

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They create small tunnels within the layers of the skin
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Lay their eggs in small ‘pockets’ in the skin

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What is horizontal transmission?

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Applied to direct + indirect transmission between individuals of the same generation

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16
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What is a mechanical vector?

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Also known as a fomite
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can be:
* Inanimate objects
* People - wearing clothing

17
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Name the 12 possible routes of transmission

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  1. Saliva
  2. Nasal or Ocular discharge
  3. Urine
  4. Faeces or Vomit
  5. Blood
  6. Milk
  7. Transplacentally/In utero
  8. Aersol
  9. Skin contact
  10. Coitus + parturition
  11. Contaminated water + food
  12. Fomites
18
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What type of pathogen is Candida Albicans?

A

Yeast

19
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What is a disinfectant?

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A chemical agent that destroys microorganisms - generally chemical agents applied to inanimate objects

20
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How many changes of air should a well ventilated theatre have, per hour?

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20

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