Linognathus Setosus Flashcards
1
Q
common name
A
dog sucking louse
2
Q
suborder
A
anoplura
3
Q
order
A
phthiraptera
4
Q
host
A
dogs
5
Q
identfication
A
3-5mm
slow moving
head narrower than thorax
sucking mouthparts
6
Q
life cycle
A
female attach eggs to hair
egg hatches as nymphs
adults after 3 molts
7
Q
is host required to complete life cycle?
A
yes
8
Q
site of infection
A
skin
9
Q
pathogenesis
A
heavy infections cause sever anemia
10
Q
clinical signs
A
loss of body condition
damage to skin
11
Q
diagnosis
A
louse identification
12
Q
transmission
A
direct contact with brushes, combs, blankets
13
Q
treatment
A
insecticides, spray or dip
