19 Questions
What is the primary route of infection for Leishmania spp.?
Bite of an infected sand fly
What is the role of dogs in the transmission of Leishmania spp.?
They are important reservoirs for human infection in some countries
What is the characteristic of the cutaneous and visceral forms of Leishmania spp. disease?
They both involve skin lesions
Why are sand flies not considered important pests in most of the US?
They are present but not important vectors of disease
What is the significance of vertical transmission in Leishmania spp. infection?
It can result in congenital infection
What is the characteristic of the development of signs in Leishmania spp. infection?
Signs may not develop for years after clinical exposure
What is the role of free living nematodes in disease?
They invade inflamed skin in certain conditions
What is the significance of testing for and treating parasites in dermatitis cases?
It is critical to rule out underlying parasitic infections
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
Which of the following mites is known for causing 'walking dandruff' in animals?
Cheyletiella
What is the common mode of transmission of Cheyletiella mites?
Direct contact transmission
Which of the following drugs has been reported to be effective in treating Cheyletiella mite infestations?
All of the above
Which of the following mites is commonly found in birds?
Ornithonyssus
What is the characteristic of the mite Pneumonyssus caninum?
It has a pair of claws on its first pair of legs
What is the common clinical sign of Cheyletiella mite infestation in cats?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic of Dermanyssus mites?
They clasps hairs
What is the significance of environmental control in managing Cheyletiella mite infestations?
It is very helpful
Can Cheyletiella mite infestations cause transient human lesions?
Yes
Which of the following is a characteristic of Lynxacarus radovskyi mites?
They clasps hairs
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