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What is the significant pathogen in the Dermatophilus genus?
What is the significant pathogen in the Dermatophilus genus?
- Dermatophilus pedis
- Dermatophilus dermatonomus
- Dermatophilus chelonae
- Dermatophilus congolensis (correct)
How are infections by Dermatophilus spread?
How are infections by Dermatophilus spread?
- Contact, fomites, biting insects (correct)
- Waterborne transmission
- Foodborne transmission
- Airborne transmission
What characteristic differentiates Dermatophilus from streptomyces and nocardia in stained smears?
What characteristic differentiates Dermatophilus from streptomyces and nocardia in stained smears?
- Lacelike borders
- Branching hyphal elements (correct)
- Polar flagella
- Enlarged colonies
What type of colonies does Dermatophilus form on agar after 24-48 hours?
What type of colonies does Dermatophilus form on agar after 24-48 hours?
What is the main mode of growth for Dermatophilus on agar?
What is the main mode of growth for Dermatophilus on agar?
What is the color change observed in Dermatophilus colonies with further incubation?
What is the color change observed in Dermatophilus colonies with further incubation?
What is the infective form of Dermatophilus causing infection in cattle, sheep, deer, etc?
What is the infective form of Dermatophilus causing infection in cattle, sheep, deer, etc?
Which animals are most commonly affected by cutaneous streptotrichosis in Africa?
Which animals are most commonly affected by cutaneous streptotrichosis in Africa?
What type of branching is observed in the morphology of Dermatophilus?
What type of branching is observed in the morphology of Dermatophilus?
Which of the following environmental conditions is favorable for the survival of Dermatophilus?
Which of the following environmental conditions is favorable for the survival of Dermatophilus?
What is the primary mode of spreading infections caused by Dermatophilus?
What is the primary mode of spreading infections caused by Dermatophilus?
What type of lesion may be found in advanced cases of Dermatophilus infection?
What type of lesion may be found in advanced cases of Dermatophilus infection?
Which type of cattle breeds are highly susceptible to dermatophilosis according to the text?
Which type of cattle breeds are highly susceptible to dermatophilosis according to the text?
What part of horses is sporadically affected by dermatophilosis according to the text?
What part of horses is sporadically affected by dermatophilosis according to the text?
What animal activity contributes to the spreading of infections caused by Dermatophilus?
What animal activity contributes to the spreading of infections caused by Dermatophilus?
What type of cells form parallel rows producing motile flagellate zoospores in Dermatophilus?
What type of cells form parallel rows producing motile flagellate zoospores in Dermatophilus?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic clinical sign of dermatophilosis in cattle?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic clinical sign of dermatophilosis in cattle?
In dermatophilosis, the formation of which type(s) of immunity occurs?
In dermatophilosis, the formation of which type(s) of immunity occurs?
Which of the following statements about effective vaccines for dermatophilosis is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about effective vaccines for dermatophilosis is TRUE?
Which of the following staining techniques is NOT mentioned for the diagnosis of dermatophilosis?
Which of the following staining techniques is NOT mentioned for the diagnosis of dermatophilosis?
Which of the following antimicrobial agents is Dermatophilus congolensis RESISTANT to, according to the text?
Which of the following antimicrobial agents is Dermatophilus congolensis RESISTANT to, according to the text?
Which of the following treatment regimens has been found to be beneficial in cattle with dermatophilosis in Nigeria?
Which of the following treatment regimens has been found to be beneficial in cattle with dermatophilosis in Nigeria?
