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105 Cards in this Set
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Nematodes can have a direct or indirect lifecycle |
True |
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How do we Dx RW,HW and whipworm |
Hx - history PE - physical exam C/S clinical signs Fecal floatation |
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Which nematode is most common |
Roundworm |
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What does whipworm eggs resemble |
Football |
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Where are the 4 HW epidemic areas of Canada located |
Winnipeg, Manitoba Montreal, Quebec Windsor, Ontario Oliver, BC |
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What are the four different types of nematodes |
Heartworm Roundworm Whipworm Tapeworm |
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Parasite |
Any living thing that resides on or in a host and relies on the host as a source of nourishment |
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Taxonomy |
The science of defining groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics |
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Ectoparasites |
A parasite living outside of the host (ie; fleas, ticks, mice, lice) |
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Ectoparasites |
A parasite living outside of the host (ie; fleas, ticks, mice, lice) |
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Endoparasites |
A parasite living inside of the host (ie; worms, Protozoa) |
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Ectoparasites |
A parasite living outside of the host (ie; fleas, ticks, mice, lice) |
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Endoparasites |
A parasite living inside of the host (ie; worms, Protozoa) |
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Host |
Any living thing that provides sustenance for another organism |
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Epidemiology |
The study of patterns, causes and effects of health, and disease conditions with a population |
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Epidemiology |
The study of patterns, causes and effects of health, and disease conditions with a population |
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Parasitology |
The study of the relationship between a parasite and its host |
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What does an adult roundworm resemble |
Large spaghetti like worms |
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What does an adult roundworm resemble |
Large spaghetti like worms |
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What are 3 c/s of roundworms |
G/I upset Anorexia Weight loss |
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What does an adult roundworm resemble |
Large spaghetti like worms |
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What are 3 c/s of roundworms |
G/I upset Anorexia Weight loss |
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Parasite |
A living thing that resides in or on the host as a source of nourishment |
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What does an adult roundworm resemble |
Large spaghetti like worms |
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What are 3 c/s of roundworms |
G/I upset Anorexia Weight loss |
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Parasite |
A living thing that resides in or on the host as a source of nourishment |
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Indirect transmission |
A parasite infects a new carrier after being ingested by an intermediate or transport host and then that intermediate host is ingested by the new carrier A. Environment/intermediate host/ and/or Host B. Environment/Transport Host/and/or Host |
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Direct transmission |
A parasite infects a new carrier after being directly picked up from the environment A. Environment and/or Host |
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Intermediate host (secondary host) |
Those in which the parasite is in a larval or secondary stage. A host in which the parasite carries out part of its lifecycle. |
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What are 3 types of transmission |
Direct Indirect Vector borne |
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What are 5 types of direct transmission |
Feces Urine Saliva Blood Coat Skin Eyes Ears |
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Ectoparasites |
A parasite that live outside of the body (fleas, ticks, mites, lice) |
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Ectoparasites |
A parasite that live outside of the body (fleas, ticks, mites, lice) |
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Host |
A living thing that provides sustenance for another organism |
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Parasitology |
The study of the relationship between a parasite and its host |
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Taxonomy |
The science of defining groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics |
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Lifecycle |
The development stages of a parasitic infection |
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Name 2 types of tapeworms |
Taenia pisiformis Dipylidium caninum |
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Cestodes are |
Multicellular organisms that lack a body cavity |
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Toxocara canis |
Dog roundworm |
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Toxocara canis |
Dog roundworm |
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Toxocara cati |
Cat roundworm |
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Toxascaris leonia |
Both dog and cat roundworm |
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Toxascaris leonia |
Both dog and cat roundworm |
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Common modes of transmission for roundworm parasites |
Direct Indirect Transplacental Transmammary |
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What is VLM |
Visceral Larval Migrans |
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What is the main species of concern whipworm |
Trichuris Vulpis |
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What are 6 c/s of a dog/cat with heartworm (HW) |
Exercise intolerance Coughing Bradycardia/tachycardia Dyspenea Hypertention |
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What are 6 c/s of a dog/cat with heartworm (HW) |
Exercise intolerance Coughing Bradycardia/tachycardia Dyspenea Hypertention |
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Epidemiology |
The study of patterns, causes and effects, and disease conditions within a population |
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What are 6 c/s of a dog/cat with heartworm (HW) |
Exercise intolerance Coughing Bradycardia/tachycardia Dyspenea Hypertention |
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Epidemiology |
The study of patterns, causes and effects, and disease conditions within a population |
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Definitive host (Primary host) |
One in which the parasite attains maturity or passes it’s sexual stage |
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Define lifecycle |
A never-ending chain of events that lead to the parasite constantly reproducing and reinvesting another animal |
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Define lifecycle |
A never-ending chain of events that lead to the parasite constantly reproducing and reinvesting another animal |
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What is the purpose of the parasite |
Reproducing |
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Define lifecycle |
A never-ending chain of events that lead to the parasite constantly reproducing and reinvesting another animal |
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What is the purpose of the parasite |
Reproducing |
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Name 2 veterinary products that Tx taoeworms |
Drocit Drontal plus Cats only are Profender Cestex |
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Define lifecycle |
A never-ending chain of events that lead to the parasite constantly reproducing and reinvesting another animal |
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What is the purpose of the parasite |
Reproducing |
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Name 2 veterinary products that Tx taoeworms |
Drocit Drontal plus Cats only are Profender Cestex |
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Tapeworms are cestodes |
True |
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Define lifecycle |
A never-ending chain of events that lead to the parasite constantly reproducing and reinvesting another animal |
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What is the purpose of the parasite |
Reproducing |
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Name 2 veterinary products that Tx taoeworms |
Drocit Drontal plus Cats only are Profender Cestex |
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Tapeworms are cestodes |
True |
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What is the difference between endo and ecto parasites |
Endo - inside the body Ecto - outside the body |
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Parasite |
A living thing that resides in or on a host as a source of nourishmeny |
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Parasite |
A living thing that resides in or on a host as a source of nourishmeny |
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How do puppies and kittens get round or hookworm |
Through the placenta transplacental Through mother’s milk transmammory |
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Parasite |
A living thing that resides in or on a host as a source of nourishmeny |
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How do puppies and kittens get round or hookworm |
Through the placenta transplacental Through mother’s milk transmammory |
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List 6 ecto parasites |
Fleas, ticks, lice, mange,mites, otodectes (ear mites), demodex mites |
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Tapeworms are unsegmented |
False |
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What are 5 ways to prevent zoonotic infection |
Wash your hands Cover sandbox Pick up feces Avoid savaging Fecal floatation |
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What do we call the science of defining groups of classification of organisms |
Taxonomy |
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There are 2 types of tapeworms |
True |
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What is the deworming protocol |
Deworm every 2 weeks starting at 2 weeks of age, every 2 weeks until they are 2 months and then once a month |
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Tapeworm segments contain eggs |
True |
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Eggs are eaten by |
Flea larvae |
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Describe what a tapeworm looks lije |
Like little white rice or sesame seeds |
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Describe what a tapeworm looks lije |
Like little white rice or sesame seeds |
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Hosts could be that of |
Fleas, mice, rats, humans |
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Describe what a tapeworm looks lije |
Like little white rice or sesame seeds |
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Hosts could be that of |
Fleas, mice, rats, humans |
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What are 4 possible c/s of tapeworms |
G/I upset Visualization of the parasite Anorexia Weight loss |
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What are 2 ways that a pet may be taoeworms |
Fleas Hunting and scavenging “Don’t eat poop, wash your paws” |
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Zoology |
Those disease and infections that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man |
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Zoology |
Those disease and infections that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man |
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Indirect lifecycke |
A parasite lifecycle that is characterized by the parasite being able to infect new carriers only after being ingested by an intermediate host and then the intermediate host is ingested by the new carrier. Host/Internediate host/ andor Host |
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Direct lifecycle |
A parasite lifecycle that is characterized by the new parasite being able to infect new carriers by being directly picked up from the environment by ingestion of a transport host Host/Environment and/or Host |
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How do we Dx tapeworms |
Hx PE C/S Identification of adult worms in feces or around rectum Fecal floatation |
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What is the mode of transmission |
Vector |
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How long can a tapeworm get |
Over 6 neters |
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What are 3 c/s of hookworms |
Anemia Dehydration Weight loss or poor weight gain Anorexia Dermatitis |
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Not all medications treat tapeworms |
True |
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Define parasite |
A living thing that resides on or in the host as a source of nourishment |
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Which parasite causes cutaneous (skin) larval migration |
Hookworm |
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What are 3 c/s of heartworm |
Exercise Coughing Bradycardia/tachycardia Hypertension Dypsnea |
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What do we call the science of defining groups of classification of organisms |
Zoology |
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Name 3 heartworm prevention products |
Revolution Interceptor Advantage plus Heart guard Sentinal |
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Zoonotic |
A disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals |
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List 8 endoparasites and which one is not zoonotic |
Heartworm Roundworm Tapeworm Whipworm Toxoplasmosis Guardian Hookworm Coccidia not zoonotic |
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List 6 ectoparasites and which 3 do not carry zoonotic disease |
Fleas Ticks Mange/scarcoptes mites Otodectes no Lice no Demodex mites no |
