Blood Parasites LAB & QUIZ Flashcards
(29 cards)
How large is a RBC in um?
About 7 um
How do cats, dogs, & people acquire Tryanosoma cruzi?
Bite of revuiid bug is most common
In what situations would we run an antibody test for heart worm?
To test a cat for heartworm
How is Anaplasma phagocytophilia acquired?
By a deer tick bite
Does the mode of transportation of Anaplasma phagocytophilia have the potential to cause other diseases?
Examples?
Yes!
Lyme, anaplasmosis, & babesiosis
Does Anaplasma phagocytophilia occur in WA?
Yes
What are clinical signs an animal might show with Anaplasma phagocytophilia?
- Low platelet count!!
- Lymph node & spleen/liver enlargement
- Fever, lethargy
- Musculoskeletal pain
How do cats acquire Mycoplasma haemophilus?
Fleas, ticks, & mosquitoes
What clinical signs does Mycoplasma haemophilus cause in cats?
- Fever
- Appetite loss/reduced
- Lethargy
Name the animal that is the definitive host for Dirofilaria immitis
Dog
A tick carrying Borrelia burgdorferi may transmit Lyme Disease to a dog after feeding for __________________.
24 hours
Adult heartworms will live in a cat for
2-3 years
Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host
Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick
Parasite: Dirofilaria
Dirofilaria’s vector/intermediate host is the Mosquito
Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host
Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick
Parasite: Anaplasma
Anaplasma’s vector/intermediate host is the Tick
Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host
Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick
Parasite: Trypanosoma
Trypanosoma’s vector/intermediate host is the Reduvid bug
Match the parasite with the correct vector or intermediate host
Options: Mosquito, Tick, Reduvid bug, & flea/tick
Parasite: Mycoplasma (Hemobartonella)
Mycoplasma’s vector/intermediate host is the Flea/Tick
Microfilaria of Dirofilaria are in the blood in higher numbers at night compared to during the day, this is an example of _________.
Periodicity
Heartworm is a very common disease in Texas, which means it is _______________.
Endemic
If a four-month-old puppy is tested for heartworm and the test is negative, he may still have _________________.
Occult infection
The Direct Exam for heartworm disease is an evaluation for the presence of
Microfilaria
T/F: The L3 larva stage is the Dirofilaria immitis stage which is transferrable from the mosquito to another host.
True
T/F: Heartworm infection primarily causes heart disease in dogs and lung disease in cats.
True
T/F: The Filter Technique is a good test for evaluating the presence of heartworm in the cat.
False! Antigen test is the best method of testing in cats
T/F: Ehrlichia and Anaplasma infect the red blood cells of animals.
False. They infect the WBC of animals
