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Which of the following is a clinical importance of ectoparasites?
Which of the following is a clinical importance of ectoparasites?
- Ectoparasites can cause internal organ damage in the host
- Parasites can cause secondary bacterial skin infections (correct)
- Ectoparasites can cause allergies in the host
- Ectoparasites can cause neurological disorders in the host
Which of the following is an example of a zoonotic importance of ectoparasites?
Which of the following is an example of a zoonotic importance of ectoparasites?
- Ticks transfer babesiosis to cattle and dogs
- Fleas cause allergic reactions in humans
- Sandflies cause leishmaniasis in humans
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is a common ectoparasite found on the skin surface of hosts?
Which of the following is a common ectoparasite found on the skin surface of hosts?
- Fleas (correct)
- Mosquitoes
- Lice
- Ticks
Which ectoparasite is known to cause pruritus and cutaneous myiasis?
Which ectoparasite is known to cause pruritus and cutaneous myiasis?
Which ectoparasite can transfer Dipylidium caninum to dogs?
Which ectoparasite can transfer Dipylidium caninum to dogs?
Which ectoparasite is a vector for leishmaniasis?
Which ectoparasite is a vector for leishmaniasis?
Which ectoparasite is responsible for sheep scab, causing significant economic loss?
Which ectoparasite is responsible for sheep scab, causing significant economic loss?
What can ectoparasites indicate in a host?
What can ectoparasites indicate in a host?
What is the clinical sign commonly associated with ectoparasites?
What is the clinical sign commonly associated with ectoparasites?
Which part of the body is most commonly affected by lesions in dogs with pruritus?
Which part of the body is most commonly affected by lesions in dogs with pruritus?
Which mite is associated with otitis in dogs and cats?
Which mite is associated with otitis in dogs and cats?
Which mite causes truncal scale and is zoonotic in rabbits?
Which mite causes truncal scale and is zoonotic in rabbits?
Which mite is associated with sarcoptic mange in dogs?
Which mite is associated with sarcoptic mange in dogs?
Which animal is most likely to be affected by Trixacarus?
Which animal is most likely to be affected by Trixacarus?
Which parasite is a vector of bluetongue virus in cattle and sheep?
Which parasite is a vector of bluetongue virus in cattle and sheep?
Which parasite causes 'sweet itch' in horses?
Which parasite causes 'sweet itch' in horses?
Which parasite is commonly found in chicken houses and only feeds at night?
Which parasite is commonly found in chicken houses and only feeds at night?
When making a presumptive diagnosis, what factors should be considered?
When making a presumptive diagnosis, what factors should be considered?
What should be done after drawing up a list of potential causal ectoparasites?
What should be done after drawing up a list of potential causal ectoparasites?
What should be recognized when undertaking appropriate tests?
What should be recognized when undertaking appropriate tests?
What is the purpose of recognizing limitations of tests?
What is the purpose of recognizing limitations of tests?
What are the four cutaneous reaction patterns of cats?
What are the four cutaneous reaction patterns of cats?
Which ectoparasite is associated with chorioptic mange in horses?
Which ectoparasite is associated with chorioptic mange in horses?
Which ectoparasite causes truncal scale and is zoonotic in rabbits?
Which ectoparasite causes truncal scale and is zoonotic in rabbits?
What is the vector of bluetongue virus in cattle and sheep?
What is the vector of bluetongue virus in cattle and sheep?
What is the scientific name for the mite that causes otitis in dogs and cats?
What is the scientific name for the mite that causes otitis in dogs and cats?
What are the clinical importance of ectoparasites?
What are the clinical importance of ectoparasites?
What are the zoonotic importance of ectoparasites?
What are the zoonotic importance of ectoparasites?
What are the economic importance of ectoparasites?
What are the economic importance of ectoparasites?
What factors can influence the 'importance' of a parasitic condition?
What factors can influence the 'importance' of a parasitic condition?
What are some common ectoparasites found on the skin surface of hosts?
What are some common ectoparasites found on the skin surface of hosts?
What are the diagnostic steps that should be undertaken for each potential causal ectoparasite?
What are the diagnostic steps that should be undertaken for each potential causal ectoparasite?
What factors should be considered when making a presumptive diagnosis based on history, observation, and clinical presentation?
What factors should be considered when making a presumptive diagnosis based on history, observation, and clinical presentation?
Why is it important to recognize the limitations of tests?
Why is it important to recognize the limitations of tests?
What is the role of trial treatment in certain situations?
What is the role of trial treatment in certain situations?
If a parasite is not likely to be on the animal, where should it be looked for?
If a parasite is not likely to be on the animal, where should it be looked for?
