Rhipicephalus Sanguineus Flashcards
1
Q
common name
A
brown dog tick or kennel tick
2
Q
host
A
dogs and humans
3
Q
identification
A
yellow
5mm unfed or 12mm fed
scutum is inornate
4
Q
baisis capituli is
A
hexagonal
5
Q
palps are ___
A
short
6
Q
life cycle
A
larve attaches to host, feeds, drops off molts
nymph attaches to host, feeds, drops off molts
adult attaches to host, feeds, drops off
adults copulate
fertilized females lay eggs and die
7
Q
this tick has adapted to _____
A
clinics, kennels, and homes
8
Q
all stags feed primarily on ___
A
dogs
9
Q
life cycle length
A
2 months
10
Q
sites of infection
A
skin, normally between toes and ears
11
Q
pathogenesis
A
babesia
ehrichia canis
12
Q
diagnosis
A
identification of tick
