INSECTS: Siphonaptera spp.

Question 1

What is the most common flea of both dogs and cats, which has two “anal stuts” projecting from its larval posterior end?

Answer 1

Ctenocephalides felis

Question 2

What can be used to differentiate between Ctenocephalides felis and Ctenocephalides canis?

Answer 2

Genal and pronatal combs

Question 3

Where will C. felis infestations be seen?

Answer 3

On the skin of the back, ventral abdomen, and inner thighs

Question 4

What pathogenesis is associated with C. felis infestations?

Answer 4

Vector transmission (D. caninum), and flea allergy dermatitis

Question 5

Treatment and prevention of C. felis infestations requires -?

Answer 5

Breaking the life cycle in several places

Question 6

What is the common name for the Ctenocephalides canis? Who is its host?

Answer 6

Dog flea

Dogs, cats, rodents, rabbits, foxes, and humans

Question 7

What is the common name for Echidnophaga spp.? Who is its host?

Answer 7

Sticktight flea

Domestic and wild fowl

Question 8

What morphological feature can be used to distinguish Echidnophaga adults, from those of Ctenocephalides?

Answer 8

Echidnophaga have distinctive blunt heads

Question 9

Where will Echidnophaga be found on fowl?

Answer 9

Head, comb, wattle, or eyes

Question 10

What pathogenesis is associated with Echidnophaga and fowl?

Answer 10

Irritation and anemia