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Blood Parasites LAB & QUIZ Flashcards

1
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How large is a RBC in um?

A

About 7 um

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2
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How do cats, dogs, & people acquire Tryanosoma cruzi?

A

Bite of revuiid bug is most common

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3
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In what situations would we run an antibody test for heart worm?

A

To test a cat for heartworm

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4
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How is Anaplasma phagocytophilia acquired?

A

By a deer tick bite

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5
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Does the mode of transportation of Anaplasma phagocytophilia have the potential to cause other diseases?
Examples?

A

Yes!
Lyme, anaplasmosis, & babesiosis

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6
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Does Anaplasma phagocytophilia occur in WA?

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Yes

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7
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What are clinical signs an animal might show with Anaplasma phagocytophilia?

A
  1. Low platelet count!!
  2. Lymph node & spleen/liver enlargement
  3. Fever, lethargy
  4. Musculoskeletal pain
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8
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How do cats acquire Mycoplasma haemophilus?

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Fleas, ticks, & mosquitoes

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9
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What clinical signs does Mycoplasma haemophilus cause in cats?

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  1. Fever
  2. Appetite loss/reduced
  3. Lethargy
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10
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Name the animal that is the definitive host for Dirofilaria immitis

A

Dog

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11
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A tick carrying Borrelia burgdorferi may transmit Lyme Disease to a dog after feeding for __________________.

A

24 hours

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12
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Adult heartworms will live in a cat for

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2-3 years

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13
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Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host

Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick

Parasite: Dirofilaria

A

Dirofilaria’s vector/intermediate host is the Mosquito

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14
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Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host

Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick

Parasite: Anaplasma

A

Anaplasma’s vector/intermediate host is the Tick

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15
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Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host

Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick

Parasite: Trypanosoma

A

Trypanosoma’s vector/intermediate host is the Reduvid bug

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16
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Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host

Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick

Parasite: Mycoplasma (Hemobartonella)

A

Mycoplasma’s vector/intermediate host is the Flea/Tick

17
Q

Microfilaria of Dirofilaria are in the blood in higher numbers at night compared to during the day, this is an example of _________.

A

Periodicity

18
Q

Heartworm is a very common disease in Texas, which means it is _______________.

A

Endemic

19
Q

If a four-month-old puppy is tested for heartworm and the test is negative, he may still have _________________.

A

Occult infection

20
Q

The Direct Exam for heartworm disease is an evaluation for the presence of

A

Microfilaria

21
Q

T/F: The L3 larva stage is the Dirofilaria immitis stage which is transferrable from the mosquito to another host.

A

True

22
Q

T/F: Heartworm infection primarily causes heart disease in dogs and lung disease in cats.

A

True

23
Q

T/F: The Filter Technique is a good test for evaluating the presence of heartworm in the cat.

A

False! Antigen test is the best method of testing in cats

24
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T/F: Ehrlichia and Anaplasma infect the red blood cells of animals.

A

False. They infect the WBC of animals

25
Q

T/F: Racing greyhounds are at increased risk for Hemobartonellosis.

A

False! They have an increase chance of getting Babesia

26
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T/F: Heartworm disease has been reported in animals in all 50 states in the USA.

A

True

27
Q

T/F: Anaplasma is a blood parasite infection that occurs in Washington state.

A

True

28
Q

Which of the following is a common test for detecting Heartworm in the dog?
a. Thoracic radiographs
b. ELISA for antigen
c. ELISA for antibody
d. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

A

ELISA for antigen

29
Q

Which of the following statements regarding Hemobartonellosis in cats is correct?
a. it attaches to the surface of red blood cells.
b. all choices are correct.
c. it is caused by Mycoplasma haemofelis.
d. it can cause fatal anemia if the cat acquires Feline Leukemia virus (FeLV)

A

All choices are correct!

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