Lice Flashcards
1
Q
A
Mallophaga Chewing/Biting Lice
2
Q
A
Anoplura Sucking Lice
3
Q
A
Knit
4
Q
Is love specie specific?
A
Yes
5
Q
What is an infestation of lice called
A
Pediculosis
6
Q
How does lice flatten
A
Dorso/Ventrally
7
Q
Host of Lice
A
Birds, dogs, cats, humans,cattle, sheep, goats, and horses
8
Q
How long can ova hatch in the environment after
A
Adults die within a few days but ova hatch up to 2-3 weeks later in warm weather
9
Q
Clinical Signs
A
Alopecia, rough dry coat, scratching, sucking lice cause small wounds than can become infected
