Zoonotic Parasites Quiz
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What is the primary cause of birth defects and abortions in ruminants?

  • Sarcocystis neurona
  • Toxoplasma gondii
  • Neospora caninum (correct)
  • Diarrhea
  • Which parasite can cause 'scabies' or 'sarcoptic mange' in dogs?

  • Sarcoptes scabeii (correct)
  • Chorioptes spp.
  • Demodex spp.
  • Cheyletiella spp.
  • What is the common outcome for humans infected with Toxoplasma gondii during early pregnancy?

  • Diarrhea
  • Neurologic signs
  • No illness
  • Birth defects (correct)
  • Which parasitic disease is associated with neurologic signs in horses?

    <p>Equine protozoal myelitis (EPM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?

    <p>Cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lice causes blood loss in addition to itching and hair loss?

    <p>Anoplura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease caused by Fasciola hepatica in ruminants and humans?

    <p>Liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical sign of Haemonchus spp. infection in young animals?

    <p>Swelling or ‘bottle jaw’</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intermediate host of Paragonimus kellicoti?

    <p>Frog, rodent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease caused by Echinococcus spp. in intermediate hosts?

    <p>Many organs affected, can be fatal in brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prepatent period of stomach worms such as Haemonchus spp.?

    <p>4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intermediate host of Dipylidium caninum?

    <p>Flea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi in dogs, horses, and humans?

    <p>Lyme disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal disease is caused by Aspergillus spp. and can produce aflatoxins in animal feed?

    <p>Aspergillosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the disease caused by Ehrlichia and Anaplasma spp. in dogs, cattle, horses, and humans?

    <p>Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal disease is zoonotic and can cause respiratory disease in animals?

    <p>Histoplasmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the disease caused by Microsporum canis and Trichophyton spp. in animals?

    <p>Ringworm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal disease is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in dogs and cats?

    <p>Cryptococcosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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