Parasitology Flashcards
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Trichodectes canis (biting louse, may serve as vector for Dipylidium caninim tapeworm)
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Notoedres cati
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Linognathus setosus (sucking louse; first pair of tarsal claws are smaller than the second and third)
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Ctenocephalides felis
What canine intestinal parasite indicates the presence of fleas?
Dipylidium caninum
What canine intestinal parasite can be fatal to humans?
Echinococcus granulosus (tapeworm, can be fatal if in the alveoli)
What is the name of this canine/feline parasite?
Cuterebra
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Sarcoptes scabiei (long, unjointed pedicles)
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Demodex canis
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Otodectes cynotis
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Cheyletiella blakei (no strong host specificity, non-burrowing, highly contagious, survives off host longer than any other mange mite)
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Rhipicephalus sanguineus (brown dog tick)
What diseases can Rhipicephalus transmit?
Babesia canis, Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma platys
What canine nematode causes “creeping eruptions” in humans?
Ancylostoma caninum (cutaneous larval migrans)
Which 2 canine nematodes can cause parasitic pododermatitis in dogs?
Ancylostoma caninum
Uncinaria stenocephala
(hookworms)
What is the name of this canine nasal parasite?
Pneumonyssoides caninum
What is the name of this parasite found in cats and dogs?
Chiggers (only 3 pairs of legs)
Which rodent and bird mite is occasionally found on cats and dogs?
Ornithonyssus spp
Which feline nematode causes parasitic pododermatitis in cats & cutaneous larva migrans in humans?
Ancylostoma tubaeforme
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Damalinia (Bovicola) bovis
Which bovine nematode can cause parasitic dermatitis of the distal extremities in cattle?
Bunostomum phlebotomum (hookworm)
Which bovine nematode can cause parasitic dermatitis of the ventrum in cattle? And what is its vector?
Stephanofilaria stilesi (brisket worm), vector: horn flies (Haematobia irritans)
Which bovine nematode can cause nodular dermatitis in cattle?
Onchocerca spp (insect vector)
Which nematode causes ‘sore head’ in sheep?
Elaeophora schneideri (common parasite of mule deer in western US)
Which flies cause ‘grubs’ in cattle?
Hypoderma lineatum and Hypoderma bovis (Fly lays eggs on hair -> larvae migrate through flesh to -> esophagus (H. lineatum)/ spinal column (H. bovis) -> finally migrate to the skin on the back, grub (L3) up to 3cm long)
Which larvae cause screwworm in cattle and other livestock?
Cochliomyia hominivorax (New world Screw-worm)
–REPORTABLE in the US
–Usually occurs in southern Texas only
–Highly pathogenic to all livestock!
–Send larvae to state diagnostic laboratory
–Prevention: release of sterile male flies
What is the cause of ‘blowfly strike’ in sheep?
Larvae of Lucilia, Phormia, and Calliphora flies
–Fly lays eggs in wet/dirty/rotting wool -> larvae, up to 1.5 cm long
–Important factors: number of flies & susceptibility of host
–Prevention: hygiene
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Haematopinus eurysternus
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Damalinia (Bovicola) bovis
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Linognathus vituli
(long-nosed sucking louse)
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Psoroptes spp
–Cattle, sheep, goat
–REPORTABLE in cattle & sheep in some US states
–Very contagious
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Sarcoptes scabiei
–Cattle, sheep
–REPORTABLE in cattle in some US states
–Very contagious
(Sarcoptes vs. Psoroptes: both have long pretarsi but Sarcoptes are not jointed)
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Chorioptes
–Cattle, sheep, goat
–REPORTABLE in cattle in some US states
–Causes tail or foot mange
(these can be differentiated from Psoroptes in that Chorioptes pretarsi are short and non-jointed with a bell-shaped sucker)
What is the name of this ovine parasite?
Psorergates sp.
–Cattle, sheep
–Rare
–Smaller than most mites
–Infection spreads very slowly
What is the name of this ovine parasite?
Melophagus ovinus (‘sheep ked’)
What is the name of this llama parasite?
Damalinia (Bovicola) sp
What is the name of this camelid parasite?
Microthoracius sp. (Sucking louse)
What is the name of this llama parasite?
Sarcoptes scabiei
Which equine nematode places its eggs on the skin in the perianal area?
Oxyuris equi (pinworm)
Which equine nematode can cause ulcerated papules and nodules ?
Habronema (“summer sores”)
What is the name of this porcine parasite?
Haematopinus suis (“hog louse”)
–Irritation, anemia
–Transmits Eperythrozoon suis (Rickettsia) & swine pox
–All tarsal claws are of equal size
What is the name of this porcine parasite?
Sarcoptes scabiei
What is the cause of ‘swimmer’s itch’ in humans?
Trichobilharzia spp.
–Adult schistosomes are vein parasites of birds -> eggs are shed in feces and urine -> miracidium hatches upon water contact -> needs fresh water snail -> emerges from snail as cercaria-> this form can penetrate skin of humans, dogs, rabbits, raccoons-> migrates to lung, liver -> maturation-> adults go to mesenteric veins
What is the name of this bird parasite?
Knemidocoptes mutans
(scaly leg mite)
What is the name of this bird parasite?
Dermanyssus gallinae (feather mite)
What is the name of this bird parasite?
Argas persicus (soft tick)
What is the name of this hedgehog parasite?
Otodectes cynotis
What is the name of this hedgehog parasite?
Ornithonyssus sp.
What is the name of this rabbit parasite?
Cheyletiella parasitovorax
What is the name of this rabbit parasite?
Leporacarus gibbus (formerly Listrophorus gibbus)
(fur mite)
Treatments: Selamectin, Advantage, Ivermectin
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Polyplax serrata (sucking louse)
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Myocoptes musculinus (hair-clasping mite)
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Gliricola porcelli (chewing louse)
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Trixacarus caviae (sarcoptic mange mite)
What is the name of this ferret parasite?
Otodectes cynotis
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Chirodiscoides caviae
What is the name of this bighorn sheep parasite?
Psoroptes ovis
What is the name of this human parasite?
Pediculus humanus (body or head louse)
What is the name of this human parasite?
Pthirus pubis
What is the common name and life cycle of Amblyomma americanum?
Lone star tick
What is the common name and life cycle of Dermacentor variabilis?
American Dog tick
What is the life cycle of Ixodes spp?
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Chirodiscoides caviae (Guinea pig fur mite)
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Gliricola porcelli
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Myocoptes musculinus (hair-clasping mite)
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Myobia musculi (hair-clasping mite)
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Otodectes cynotis
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Trixacarus caviae
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Cheyletiella yasguri
What is the name of this rabbit parasite?
Leporacarus gibbus (non-burrowing rabbit fur mite)
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Lynxacarus radovskyi (hair-clasping mite)
What is the name of this parasite?
Chigger (Trombicula splendens)
What is the name of this nocturnal avian parasite?
Dermanyssus gallinae (red bird mite)
What is the name of this common avian parasite?
Ornithonyssus sylvarium (most common poultry mite, spends entire LC on host)
What is the name of this small animal parasite?
Otobius megnini (spinous ear tick)
What is the name of this poultry parasite?
Argas persicus (soft tick)
What is the name of this equine parasite?
Damalinia (Bovicola) equi
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Trichodectes canis
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Gliricola porcelli
What is the name of this equine parasite?
Haematopinus asini
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Haematopinus eurysternus
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Linognathus vituli
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Solenopotes capillatus (sucking louse)
What is the name of this porcine parasite?
Haematopinus suis
What is the name of this rat parasite?
Polyplax spinulosa (sucking louse)
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Linognathus setosus
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Solenopotes capillatus (characterized by spiracles on the sides)
What is the name of this ovine parasite?
Melophagus ovinus (sheep ked)
What is the name of this human parasite?
Bed bug (Cimex lectularius)
What is the name of this human parasite?
Pthirus pubis
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Demodex injai
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Demodex cati
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Demodex gatoi
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Cheyletiella blakei
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Otodectes cynotis
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Lynxacarus radovskyi (hair-clasping mite)
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Felicola subrostratus (cat chewing louse)
What is the name of this feline parasite?
Cuterebra larva
What free-living nematode can cause parasitic folliculitis in dogs?
Pelodera strongyloides larvae
What equine parasite can affect 20-100% of a given population?
Onchocerca cervicalis
The adults of which equine parasite live in the nuchal ligament?
Onchocerca cervicalis
What is the vector for Onchocerca?
Culicoides
What nematode can cause parasitic panniculitis in dogs?
Dracunculus insignis, Dracunculus edinensis
(this is the worm on the vet med symbol)
Which parasite is the cause of equine ulcerative cutaneous granulomas?
Larvae of Habronema
What is the life cycle of Habronema?
Adults live in horse’s stomach –> pass eggs and larvae in feces –> eggs/larvae ingested by fly maggots –> flies deposit larvae in horse wounds –> life cycle completed when larvae deposited near the mouth are swallowed
What is the name of this honey bee mite?
Varroa jacobsoni
What is the name of this gerbil parasite?
Demodex merioni
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Myobia musculi (first pair of legs is modified for clasping so it can look like they only have 3 pairs of legs)
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Radfordia affinis (hair-clasping mite, looks a lot like Myobia musculi)
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Myocoptes musculinus
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Psorergates simplex
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Polyplax serrata (the only mouse louse)
What is the name of this rabbit parasite?
Haemaphysalis leporis-palustris (continental rabbit tick)
What is the name of this rabbit flea?
Echidnophaga gallinacea (sticktight flea, also found in poultry and dogs; no genal or pronatal combs; angular head)
Which mite can cause severe head and/or leg lesions in parakeets?
Knemidocoptes pilae (vs. K. mutans in chickens and turkeys)
What is the name of this nocturnal bird parasite?
Dermanyssus gallinae (red bird mite, hides in environment during the day)
What is the name of this ferret parasite?
Otodectes cynotis
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Chirodiscoides caviae (guinea pig fur mite, hair-clasping mite)
What is the name of this mouse parasite?
Polyplax serrata (sucking mouse louse)
What is the name of this guinea pig parasite?
Gliricola porcelli (guinea pig louse)
What is the name of this rabbit parasite?
Psoroptes cuniculi
What is the name of this rabbit parasite?
Spilopsyllus cuniculi (sticktight flea, rabbit flea; vector for Myxomatosis)
What is the name of this rabbit parasite?
Listrophorus gibbus (non-burrowing fur mite; aka Leporacarus gibbus)
What is the name of this rat parasite?
Polyplax spinulosa (spined rat louse)
What is the name of this rat parasite?
Notoedres muris (ear mange mite – looks like Sarcoptes but has a dorsal anus)
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Sarcoptes scabiei
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Cheyletiella yasguri
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Trichodectes canis (chewing louse)
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Linognathus setosus (sucking louse)
What is the name of this canine parasite seen on skin scrape from the ventrum?
Pelodera strongyloides (causes parasitic folliculitis)
Which novel nematode was isolated from the dermis of a group of dogs in the western US?
Acanthocheilonema sp. (pruritic nodules, plaques, and ulcers on head/neck/back/shoulders)
What is the name of this canine parasite?
Neotrombicula autumnalis (harvest mite/chigger)
What is the name of this canine (also: raccoon, mink, fox, skunk) parasite?
Dracunculus insignis (intermediate host: small crustaceans)
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Chorioptes bovis
What is the name of this bovine parasite (jointed pedicles)?
Psoroptes bovis/ovis
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis
What is the name of this bovine parasite?
Demodex bovis