Fleas and Their Life Cycle

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What is the primary route of infection for Leishmania spp.?

Fomites such as bedding and clothing

Contaminated food and water

Bite of an infected sand fly (correct)

Direct contact with infected skin lesions

What is the role of dogs in the transmission of Leishmania spp.?

They are important reservoirs for human infection in some countries (correct)

They are dead-end hosts for the parasite

They are the primary vectors of Leishmania spp. transmission

They are not susceptible to Leishmania spp. infection

What is the characteristic of the cutaneous and visceral forms of Leishmania spp. disease?

They are only found in the US

They are mutually exclusive

They only occur in dogs

They both involve skin lesions (correct)

Why are sand flies not considered important pests in most of the US?

They are present but not important vectors of disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of vertical transmission in Leishmania spp. infection?

It can result in congenital infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the development of signs in Leishmania spp. infection?

Signs may not develop for years after clinical exposure Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of free living nematodes in disease?

They invade inflamed skin in certain conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of testing for and treating parasites in dermatitis cases?

It is critical to rule out underlying parasitic infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the number of species and subspecies of Leishmania spp.?

It is a very confusing and large number of species and subspecies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mites is known for causing 'walking dandruff' in animals?

Cheyletiella Signup and view all the answers

What is the common mode of transmission of Cheyletiella mites?

Direct contact transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs has been reported to be effective in treating Cheyletiella mite infestations?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mites is commonly found in birds?

Ornithonyssus Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the mite Pneumonyssus caninum?

It has a pair of claws on its first pair of legs Signup and view all the answers

What is the common clinical sign of Cheyletiella mite infestation in cats?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Dermanyssus mites?

They clasps hairs Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary route of infection for Leishmania spp.?

What is the role of dogs in the transmission of Leishmania spp.?

What is the characteristic of the cutaneous and visceral forms of Leishmania spp. disease?

Why are sand flies not considered important pests in most of the US?

What is the significance of vertical transmission in Leishmania spp. infection?

What is the characteristic of the development of signs in Leishmania spp. infection?

What is the role of free living nematodes in disease?

What is the significance of testing for and treating parasites in dermatitis cases?

What is the characteristic of the number of species and subspecies of Leishmania spp.?

Which of the following mites is known for causing 'walking dandruff' in animals?

What is the common mode of transmission of Cheyletiella mites?

Which of the following drugs has been reported to be effective in treating Cheyletiella mite infestations?

Which of the following mites is commonly found in birds?

What is the characteristic of the mite Pneumonyssus caninum?

What is the common clinical sign of Cheyletiella mite infestation in cats?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Dermanyssus mites?

What is the significance of environmental control in managing Cheyletiella mite infestations?

Can Cheyletiella mite infestations cause transient human lesions?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Lynxacarus radovskyi mites?

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