Exam II - Chorioptes bovis

Question 1

What is the common name for Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 1

Chorioptic mange mite

Question 2

What is the attachment strategy for Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 2

Non-burrowing (entirely on skin surface)

Question 3

What is/are the host(s) for Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 3

equids & ruminants

Question 4

Describe the life cycle of Chorioptes bovis

Answer 4

Typical of non-burrowing mites. Eggs, larvae, and nymphs mature to adults in 10 days. Mite feeds only on skin surface and does not pierce the skin.

PPP is 10 days

Question 5

What is/are the site(s) of infection for Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 5

distal parts of limbs

Question 6

Describe pathogenesis & clinical signs for Chorioptes bovis

Answer 6

crusty lesions with thickened skin on distal parts of limbs. Moving mites cause irritation

Question 7

How would you diagnose Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 7

Skin scraping of affected areas

Question 8

Treatment & prevention options for Chorioptes bovis?

Answer 8

MCLs