18 Questions
What is the primary cause of birth defects and abortions in ruminants?
Neospora caninum
Which parasite can cause 'scabies' or 'sarcoptic mange' in dogs?
Sarcoptes scabeii
What is the common outcome for humans infected with Toxoplasma gondii during early pregnancy?
Birth defects
Which parasitic disease is associated with neurologic signs in horses?
Equine protozoal myelitis (EPM)
What is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?
Cat
Which type of lice causes blood loss in addition to itching and hair loss?
Anoplura
What is the disease caused by Fasciola hepatica in ruminants and humans?
Liver disease
What is the clinical sign of Haemonchus spp. infection in young animals?
Swelling or ‘bottle jaw’
What is the intermediate host of Paragonimus kellicoti?
Frog, rodent
What is the disease caused by Echinococcus spp. in intermediate hosts?
Many organs affected, can be fatal in brain
What is the prepatent period of stomach worms such as Haemonchus spp.?
4 weeks
What is the intermediate host of Dipylidium caninum?
Flea
What is the name of the disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi in dogs, horses, and humans?
Lyme disease
Which fungal disease is caused by Aspergillus spp. and can produce aflatoxins in animal feed?
Aspergillosis
What is the name of the disease caused by Ehrlichia and Anaplasma spp. in dogs, cattle, horses, and humans?
Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis
Which fungal disease is zoonotic and can cause respiratory disease in animals?
Histoplasmosis
What is the name of the disease caused by Microsporum canis and Trichophyton spp. in animals?
Ringworm
Which fungal disease is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in dogs and cats?
Cryptococcosis
Test your knowledge on zoonotic parasites such as Sarcocystis neurona, Toxoplasma gondii, and Neospora caninum. Learn about the hosts, diseases, and effects of these parasites on humans and animals.
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