Vta 130 Parasitology And Zoonosis

Front 1

Most important GI parasites are diagnosed by the examination of what?

Back 1

Most important GI parasites are diagnosed by the examination of what?

Feces

Front 2

Common name for trematode?

Back 2

Common name for trematode?

Fluke

Front 3

A pet that keeps getting recurring tapeworm infections should be suspected of what?

Back 3

A pet that keeps getting recurring tapeworm infections should be suspected of what?

Fleas or predation (eating small animals)

Front 4

The common name for dirofilaria immitis?

Back 4

The common name for dirofilaria immitis?

Heartworm

Front 5

How is heartworm diagnosed?

Back 5

How is heartworm diagnosed?

Radiographs, serology, blood smear, and necropsy

Front 6

How is heartworm transmitted?

Back 6

How is heartworm transmitted?

Mosquitos

Front 7

4 examples of unicellular parasites of the gi tract:

Back 7

4 examples of unicellular parasites of the gi tract:

Toxoplasma, isospora, cryptosporidium, and giardia

Front 8

What is the shared name for unicellular parasites?

Back 8

What is the shared name for unicellular parasites?

Protozoans

Front 9

Flukes look like what kind of parasite?

Back 9

Flukes look like what kind of parasite?

Leeches

Front 10

A direct smear is prepared using what types of solution?

Back 10

A direct smear is prepared using what types of solution?

Saline or sterile water

Front 11

Common parasite with complex life cycle (ie needs intermediate host to become infective)?

Back 11

Common parasite with complex life cycle (ie needs intermediate host to become infective)?

Tapeworm

Front 12

Name 3 types of intermediate hosts for tapeworm:

Back 12

Name 3 types of intermediate hosts for tapeworm:

Fleas, rodents, and rabbits

Front 13

Under which objective power would you see roundworm oocysts?

Back 13

Under which objective power would you see roundworm oocysts?

Low power 10 x (100x)

Front 14

Under which objective power would you see trophozoite & cyst forms of protozoa?

Back 14

Under which objective power would you see trophozoite & cyst forms of protozoa?

Hi-dry 10 x (400x)

Front 15

Fecal flotation uses what type of solution?

Back 15

Fecal flotation uses what type of solution?

Salt, zinc, and sugar

Front 16

The principal behind how fecal solutions work is what?

Back 16

The principal behind how fecal solutions work is what?

Eggs are lighter than the solution so they float to the top.

Front 17

Name a species of parasite who's larval stage burrows into paws/bare feet by its scientific name:

Back 17

Name a species of parasite who's larval stage burrows into paws/bare feet by its scientific name:

Hookworms (ancylostoma)

Front 18

A disease cause by dermatophyte:

Back 18

A disease cause by dermatophyte:

Ringworm

Front 19

The scientific name for ringworm:

Back 19

The scientific name for ringworm:

Microsporum Canis
(a dermatophyte)

Front 20

The DTM media turns what color to indicate the growth of a pathogenic fungus?

Back 20

The DTM media turns what color to indicate the growth of a pathogenic fungus?

Red

Front 21

Why should the DTM tray/vial be protected from outside contaminants?

Back 21

Why should the DTM tray/vial be protected from outside contaminants?

So they aren't contaminated

Front 22

Define Tease mount:

Back 22

Define Tease mount:

Fungal culture transferred to a slide lightly

Front 23

Describe how frontline control fleas:

Back 23

Describe how frontline control fleas:

Adulticide / IGR absorbed into fair follicle

Front 24

Describe the appearance of malassezia on microscopic exam:

Back 24

Describe the appearance of malassezia on microscopic exam:

Purple looking peanuts (yeast)

Front 25

Name of type of mold that is effective at inhibiting bacterial growth:

Back 25

Name of type of mold that is effective at inhibiting bacterial growth:

Penicillin

Front 26

DTM vials need to be checked daily for how many days before determining the final result?:

Back 26

DTM vials need to be checked daily for how many days before determining the final result?:

14 days at room temperature

Front 27

Are fungal infections only transmitted by direct contact?:

Back 27

Are fungal infections only transmitted by direct contact?:

No, can also be inhaled

Front 28

Name two ways roundworms can be passed:

Back 28

Name two ways roundworms can be passed:

Fecal to oral & transplacentally transmammary

Front 29

Can tapeworms be passed transmammary or transplacentally?:

Back 29

Can tapeworms be passed transmammary or transplacentally?:

No

Front 30

What is one highly infective method for zoonotic infection of parasites?:

Back 30

What is one highly infective method for zoonotic infection of parasites?:

Intermediate host, eating under cooked meat and fecal

Front 31

Name 3 species names for roundworm:

Back 31

Name 3 species names for roundworm:

Toxascaris, leonina, and toxocara canis/cati

Front 32

Is rabies a serious zoonotic disease that can be fatal?

Back 32

Is rabies a serious zoonotic disease that can be fatal?

Yes, it is always fatal

Front 33

Are coccidia varieties species specific?:

Back 33

Are coccidia varieties species specific?:

Yes except for toxoplasma and cryptosporidium

Front 34

Describe how Revolution controls fleas:

Back 34

Describe how Revolution controls fleas:

IGR, adulticide, enters bloodstream, topical monthly

Front 35

Why should pregnant women not clean cat litter boxes?:

Back 35

Why should pregnant women not clean cat litter boxes?:

Risk of toxo

Front 36

What risks if any do roundworms cause to humans?

Back 36

What risks if any do roundworms cause to humans?

Zoonotic disease - can spread to liver, lungs, eyes, and brain

Front 37

What methods can vet assistant use to protect themselves from zoonotic diseases?

Back 37

What methods can vet assistant use to protect themselves from zoonotic diseases?

Wear protective equipment and wash hands

Front 38

What type of mange is zoonotic?:

Back 38

What type of mange is zoonotic?:

Scabies
(sarcoptesscabii)

Front 39

What type of mange is normally found on the skin of dogs?:

Back 39

What type of mange is normally found on the skin of dogs?:

Demadex

Front 40

The name of the egg packet of the tapeworm is what?:

Back 40

The name of the egg packet of the tapeworm is what?:

Proglottid

Front 41

The species name for eat mites is what?:

Back 41

The species name for eat mites is what?:

Otodectes

Front 42

What protozoal infection is sometimes called "beaver feaver" in humans?:

Back 42

What protozoal infection is sometimes called "beaver feaver" in humans?:

Giardia

Front 43

What does FAD stand for? What causes it?:

Back 43

What does FAD stand for? What causes it?:

Flea allergy dermatitis. An allergy to the fleas saliva.

Front 44

What type of worm is a ringworm?:

Back 44

What type of worm is a ringworm?:

Not a worm, it's a fungus.

Front 45

Describe how program controls fleas:

Back 45

Describe how program controls fleas:

IGR only, monthly and injectable.