Vector Flashcards
1
Q
How do you distinguish female / male hard ticks
A
in males the scutum covers almost whole of the dorsal surface (may be patterned)
females scutum is restricted to anterior part
2
Q
hard tick life cycle
A
hemimetabolous - eggs > 6-legged larvae > 8-legged nymphal stage (look as adult but smaller) > adult
3
Q
What disease do hard ticks transmit?
A
Lyme disease
4
Q
Symptoms of Lyme disease?
A
Erythema migrans, fever, headache, fatigue, heart & nervous system
5
Q
Which bacterium causes Lyme disease and is transmitted by hard ticks (Ixodes sp.)
A
Borrelia burgdorferi
6
Q
Borrelia burgdorferi is transmitted by which vector?
A
Hard ticks (Ixodes sp.)
7
Q
How many legs do hard ticks larvae have?
A
6 legs
8
Q
How many legs do hard ticks nymphs have?
A
8 legs
