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Phthiraptera, Siphonaptera, Hemiptera Flashcards

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What is the life cycle of Phthiraptera (Lice)

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Egg
3nymph stage
Adult

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What are the suborders of Phthiraptera?

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Ischnocera (Mallophaga)

Anoplura

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What are the species of Ischnocera?

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Trichodectes canis
Felicia subrostrauts
Damalinia bovis
Damalinia ovis

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Common name of trichodectes canis?

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Dog biting louse

Dog chewing louse

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What are the features of Ischocera?

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Biting, chewing lice
Mandible > thorax
Feed on skin, fur, feathers

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Host of trichodectes canis?

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Dog

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Life cycle of trichodectes canis

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Female lay eggs > 3 nymph stages -> adults

Require host to finish life cycle

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Site of infestation of trichodectes canis?

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Hair and skin

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9
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Trichodectes canis can vector _______________

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D. Caninum (dog tapeworm)

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10
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Dog
Pruritus
Hair loss due to scratching

A

Trichodectes canis

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11
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Treatment of trichodectes canis?

A

avoid contact with brushes, combs, and blankets

MCL

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Common name of Felicola subrostratus

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Cat biting louse

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Host of felicola subrostraus

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Cat

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ID

Cat 
Beige/yellow 
Transverse brown bands
Triangular anterior portion of head 
Small legs
A

Felicola subrostraus

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15
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Site of infection of felicola subrostraus?

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Skin, face, pinnate, back

Seen in elderly or chronically ill animals
Long haired breeds

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Common name of Damalinia bovis?

A

Cattle biting louse

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17
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Host of Damalinia bovis

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Cattle

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18
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Site of infestation of Damalinia bovis?

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Head, poll, neck, shoulders, rump, tail

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19
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What is the life cycle of Damalinia Bovis

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Winter favors proliferation

  • thick coat
  • cattle housed
  • parthenogenesis

Summer - low numbers

  • thin prelate
  • skin surface temp high
  • sunlight is leathal
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20
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What causes chronic dermatitis in cattle, in large numbers intensive causes irritation a pruritius, sign of malnutrition or chronic disease

A

Damalinia bovis

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21
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Treatment of Damalinia bovis

A

Ectoparasiticides

MCL

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22
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Common name of Damalinia ovis

A

Biting louse of sheep

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23
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Host of Damalinia ovis?

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Sheep and goat

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24
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Site of infestation of Damalinia ovis?

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Wool

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25
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What is the most pathogenic lice of sheep causing sheep to lose body condition, damage fleece, and attracts blowflies.

A

Damalinia ovis

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26
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What are the characteristics of Anoplura lice ?

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Bloodsucking lice (more pathogenic) 
Pointed noses
Head< thorax
Slow moving
Clasping to hair shaft
Lice of mammals
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27
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What species belong to the suborder anoplura ?

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Linognathus spp
Solenopotes spp
Haematopinus spp

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Common name of Linognathus setosus?

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Dog sucking louse

29
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Host of Linognathus setosus

A

Dog

30
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Pathogenesis and clinical signs of Linognathus setosus?

A

Heavy infestation - anemia

Loss of body condition and damage to skin

31
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Common name of Linognathus vituli?

A

Long nosed cattle louse

32
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Host of Linognathus vituli?

A

Cattle

33
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Site of infestation of Linognathus vituli ?

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Dewlap, head, neck

Gregarious -dense isolated clusters

34
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Pathogenesis of Linognathus vituli?

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Heavy infestation- pruritus, anemia, and weakness

Sign of malnutrition or chronic disease

35
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Linognathus pedalis and Linognathus ovillus host?

A

Sheep and goat

36
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What anopluran lice of sheep is found on the lower region of hindlimbs, scrotum, and belly?

A

Linognathus pedalis

37
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What anopluran lice of sheep os found on the face, ears, cheeks, neck, and body of heavy wool breeds?

A

Linognathus ovillus

38
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What is the pathogenesis of Linognathus pedalis / Linognathus ovillus?

A

Anemia

39
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What is the common name of Solenopotes capillatus?

A

Little blue cattle louse

40
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Host of Solenopotes capillatus?

A

Cattle

41
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ID
Cattle
Bluish Louse
1.2-1.5mm

Neck, head, shoulders, dewlap, back and tail

A

Solenopotes capillatus

42
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Common name of Haematopinus eurysternus?

A

Short nosed cattle louse

43
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Host of Haematopinus eurysternus?

A

Cattle

44
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ID

Cattle
Dense isolated clusters around head, ears, eyes, and nostrils
Anopluran
Large louse

A

Haematopinus eurysternus

Short nosed cattle louse

45
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Pathogenesis of Haematopinus eurysternus ?

A

Anemia

Weight loss

46
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Common name of Haematopinus suis?

A

Sucking louse of pigs

47
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Host of HAematopinus suis

A

Pig

48
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Site of infection of Haematopinus suis

A

Skin folds of neck and jowl
Flanks
Inside of legs

49
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Pathogenesis of Haematopinus suis?

A

Heavy infestation - restlessness leading to drop of production
Anemia (rare)
Skin damage from scratching and reduces value of hides

50
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What is the most common treatment form anopluran lice?

A

MCL
Ectoparasiticides
Avoiding contact with brushes, combs, blankets

51
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What are the species of Siphonaptera?

A

Ctenocephalides felis
Ctenochepalides canis
Echidophagia spp

FLEAS

52
Q

Host of Ctenocepalides felis?

A

Dog and cat

53
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Site of infestation of Ctenocephalides felis?

A

Skin, back, ventral abdomen, and inner thighs

54
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Pathogenesis of Ctenocephalidies felis?

A

Flea bit allergy or flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)

Vector disease

55
Q

Treatment and prevention of Ctenocephalides felis?

A

Insecticides- usually don’t treat all life stages
breaking life cycle

Environment control

  • vacuum
  • mow lawn and rake clippings/leaves
  • foggers, dusting powders, and sprays
56
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Common name of ctenocephalides canis?

A

Dog flea

57
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Host of ctenocephalidies canis?

A

Dog, cat, rat, rabbit, fox, and human

58
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Common name of Echidnophaga spp?

A

Sticktight flea

59
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Host of Echidnophaga spp?

A

Domestic and wild fowl

60
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Site of infection of Echidnophaga spp?

A

Head, comb, wattles, and eyes

61
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Pathogenesis and clinical signs of Echidnophaga spp?

A

Irritation
Blood loss
Anemia

62
Q

Common name of Cimex spp?

A

Bedbug

63
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Host of cimex spp?

A

Nesting bird, human, bat

64
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Life cycle of Cimex spp?

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Egg -> nymph (molt 5 times) -> adult
Hide during day
Feed on host at night

Can survive >5months without blood meal

65
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Pathogenesis of Cimex spp?

A

Bloodsuckers
Allergic reactions to bites
Massive infestation can lead to blood loss

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