Small Animal Parasitic Diseases Flashcards

1
Q

Name 4 types of arachnid skin parasites?

A

Demodecosis
Sarcoptic Mange
Cheyletiellosis
Trombiculiasis

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2
Q

What is the harvest mite actually called?

A

Neotrombicula autumnalis

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3
Q

What would you treat harvest mites with?

A

Fipronil

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4
Q

What type of infection pattern do Harvest mites show?

A

July - Sept/Oct

Strictly seasonal

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5
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Which species of animal is Cheyletiellosis seen in?

A

Cats, dogs and rabbits

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6
Q

Name some clinical signs of Cheyletiellosis

A

scaling
puritis
miliary dermatitis in cats

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7
Q

What treatments are there for Cheyletiellosis and are they liscensed and which species are they used in?

A

None are liscensed

Amitraz DOG
Fipronil DOG CAT
Selamectin DOG CAT
Moxidextin DOG CAT
Ivermectin CAT RABBIT
selenium sulphide shampoo DOG CAT
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8
Q

What is the definition of Demodecosis?

A

an inflammatory parasitic skin disease that is characterised by the presence of larger than normal numbers of demodectic mites

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9
Q

Which breed of dog is juvenille demodecosis common in?

A

Staffies

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10
Q

What age would be classed as adult onset demedecosis?

A

> 2 years

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11
Q

What is the treatment plan for canine demedecosis?

A

12 weeks
no steroids
amitraz

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12
Q

Describe sarcoptic mange in each dogs, cats and horses

A

common in dogs
rare in cats
notifiable for horses but very rare

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13
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What is a typical age of onset for FAD?

A

3-5years

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