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

What is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?

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

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

<p>Anoplura (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is the intermediate host of Paragonimus kellicoti?

<p>Frog, rodent (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the intermediate host of Dipylidium caninum?

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

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

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

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

<p>Histoplasmosis (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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