Urogenital Parasites in Ruminants Quiz

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Which urogenital parasite can lead to hematuria and reduced fertility in ruminants?

  • Genital Myiasis
  • Schistosomes (correct)
  • Cryptosporidium
  • Trichomonas foetus

What health issues can Trichomonas foetus cause in cattle?

  • Urinary tract infections and abortion
  • Diarrhea and infertility
  • Early embryonic death and infertility (correct)
  • Hematuria and abortion

Which protozoan parasite is known for causing diarrheal disease but can also affect the urinary tract of ruminants?

  • Schistosomes
  • Cryptosporidium (correct)
  • Genital Myiasis
  • Trichomonas foetus

Which urogenital parasite can infest the reproductive organs of ruminants and cause severe discomfort?

<p>Genital Myiasis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which urogenital parasite can cause schistosomiasis, a disease characterized by damage to the urinary bladder and reproductive organs?

<p>Schistosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which urogenital parasite can lead to early embryonic death and infertility in cattle?

<p>Trichomonas foetus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definitive host for schistosomes?

<p>Mammal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do adult female schistosomes release eggs in the definitive host's body?

<p>Blood vessels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of miracidia in the life cycle of schistosomes?

<p>Develop into sporocysts in snails (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a human or animal comes into contact with water containing cercariae?

<p>The larvae migrate to the urinary bladder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of urogenital schistosomiasis on cattle?

<p>Hematuria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organ do mature adult schistosomes prefer to reside in cattle?

<p>Urinary bladder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can urogenital schistosomiasis affect the reproductive performance of cattle?

<p>Cause early embryonic death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intermediate host for miracidia in the life cycle of schistosomes?

<p>Freshwater snail (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is released from the snail and swims freely in water during the life cycle of schistosomes?

<p>Cercariae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasitic flatworm belongs to the class Trematoda?

<p>Schistosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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