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Parasitology I

Small Animal Parasitology - A Review for Final - Preprinted Notes

QuestionAnswer
Parasite
Direct Life Cycle
Indirect Life Cycle
Definitive Host
Transport Host
Ova
Larva
Cyst
Endoparasite:
Ectoparasite
Zoonoses
Protozoa
Nematode
Systemic
Protozoa Name 3 examples of intestinal protozoa parasites.
Giardia: Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Isospora: Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Toxoplasma: Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
List two examples of blood protozoan parasites and the life cycle of each. a. b.
Rickettisal parasites: Name 3 rickettsial blood parasites and describe importance and vector of each. a. b. c.
Ascarids (Roundworms) Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Hookworms: Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Whipworms: Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Heartworms: Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed? How is it prevented?
Flukes: Why is it important? What specific disease is associated with flukes in the Northwest? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Tapeworms: Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Diagnostic Tests: A. Describe how to perform: A Passive Flotation and describe the pros and cons of the fecal diagnostic tests.
Diagnostic Tests: Describe how to perform: A Direct smear and describe the pros and cons of the fecal diagnostic tests.
Diagnostic Tests: Describe how to perform: A Centrifugal Flotation and describe the pros and cons of the fecal diagnostic tests.
Diagnostic Tests: Describe the testing methods for Heart worm and the indications for each test.
Name six ways to prevent parasitic diseases. Puppy/kitten therapy 3x, plus diagnostic fecals. Year-round prevention therapy for heart worms/other parasites. Annual testing of adults. Feed animals cooked foods/clean water. Pick-up feces from yard weekly, public places at once. Good personal hygiene.
Name two more ways to prevent parasitic disease: Cover children’s sandboxes. Education of clients!!!
Ectoparasites: Fleas Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed? How is it prevented?
Ectoparasites: Ticks Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed? How is it prevented?
Ectoparasites: Mites Why is it important? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed?
Ectoparasites: Describe the diagnostic tests of burrowing mites vs. surface mites/lice.
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