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Obligatory Myiasis Flashcards

1
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What is the definitive host of Cuterebra spp?

A

Rodents and rabbits

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What is the common name of Cuterebra spp?

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Rodent bot fly

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What is the predilection site of Cuterebra spp?

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SQ tissue

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What is the route of transmission of Cuterebra spp?

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Enters via body opening

oral, nasal, ocular, open wound

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What is the pathogenesis of Cuterebra spp?

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Feline Ischemic encephalopathy

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How do you treat a Cuterebra infestation?

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Removal of larvae

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7
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What species are considered the accidental host of Cuterebra spp?

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Dogs
Cats
Humans

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Why should Cuterebra spp be removed with caution?

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Because it can cause anaphylaxis

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What is the definitve host of Hypoderma spp?

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Cattle

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What is the common name of Hypoderma spp?

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Warble fly, Heel fly, Gad fly

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What are the clinical signs of Hypoderma spp?

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“Warbles” with 5 breathing holes present dorsal to lumbar spine

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12
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What pathogenesis does Hypoderma spp cause?

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Bovine hypodermosis

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13
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How do you diagnose Hypoderma spp?

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ID of third larval stage

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Is Hypoderma spp zoonotic?

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Yes, it causes a similar cutaneous larva migrans and eosinophilic syndrome with fever, muscle pain

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What is the definitive host of Gasterophilus spp?

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Horses

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What is the common name of Gasterophilus spp?

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Equine Botfly

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What is the predilection site of Gasterophilus spp?

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Oral cavity, then relocate to stomach

18
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What pathogenesis does Gasterophilus spp cause?

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Horse gastrointestinal myiasis

19
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How do you treat Gasterophilus spp?

A

Ivermectin

20
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Is Gasterophilus spp zoonotic?

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Yes. It causes stripes on skin resembling cutaneous larva migrans

21
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What is the definitive host of Ctenocephalides felis?

A

Cats
Dogs
Ferrets and small wild mammals

22
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What is the common name of Ctenocephalides felis?

A

Cat flea

23
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What pathogenesis does Ctenocephalides cause?

A

Diplyidium caninum
Pruritus
Plague
Acanthocheilonema reconditum

24
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How do you treat Ctenocephalides felis?

A

Products that contain Insect growth regulators

(Frontline plus, K9 Advantix

25
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Are Ctenocephalides felis zoonotic?

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Yes they bite humans

26
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What is the predilection site of Ctenocephalides felis?

A

Tail head, neck, flanks

27
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What are the clinical signs of Ctenocephalides felis?

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Anemia, alopecia, dermatitis

28
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How do you diagnose Ctenocephalides felis?

A

The presence of flea dirt and identification of fleas

29
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What is the most common flea of dogs and cats?

A

Ctenocephalides felis

30
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What is an infestation of fleas called?

A

Siphonapterosis

31
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What is the definitive host of Ctenocephalides canis?

A

Dogs

32
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What is the common name of Ctenocephalides canis?

A

Dog flea

33
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What pathogenesis does Ctenocephalides canis cause?

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Dipylidium caninum
Plague
Acanthocheilonema reconditum

34
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What is the definitive host of Echidnophaga gallinacean?

A

Poultry
Dogs
Cats

35
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What is the common name of Echidnophaga gallinacean?

A

Sticktight flea

36
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What pathogenesis does Echidnophaga gallinacean cause?

A 
Murine typhus
Secondary bacterial infections 
Skin ulceration
Anemia
The plague
37
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What is the bacteria that causes the plague?

A

Yersinia pestis

38
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Is Echidnophaga gallinacean zoonotic?

A

Yes. Cases of attachment to a human are scarce

39
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What are the clinical signs of Echidnophaga gallinacean in birds?

A

Causes the eyes to swell shut

40
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What species of flies are considered to be obligatory myiasis?

A 
Screw worm
Cuterebra spp
Hypoderma spp
Gasterophilus spp
Nasal bot fly
41
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What is an infestation of dipteran larvae known as?

A

Myiasis

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