MT3- DERMATOPHILUS CONGOLENSIS

Question 1

Dermatophilus congolensis is the agent of dermatophilosis

Answer 1

T

Question 2

Dermatophilus congolensis causes ulcerative dermatitis in sheep

Answer 2

F

• lumpy wool
• strawberry foot rot

Question 3

Dermatophilus congolensis can cause metritis in horses

Answer 3

F

Question 4

Skin lesions have important role in the pathogenesis of dermatophilosis

Answer 4

T

• only skin is affected

Question 5

Dermatophilus congolensis is mainly a human pathogen

Answer 5

F

Question 6

The agents of dermatophilosis cannot survive in the environment, they are mainly
transmitted by arthropods.

Answer 6

F

Question 7

Examination of skin scraping under the microscope is important diagnostic method for the diagnosis of dermatophilosis

Answer 7

T

• clinical signs
• skin scraping
• bacteriology

Question 8

Dermatophilus hyicus causes exudative dermatitis in piglets:

Answer 8

F

Question 9

Heavy rain and wet skin surfaces are important predisposing factors in case of dermatophilosis

Answer 9

T

Question 10

Treatment is not allowed in the case of dermatophilosis, eradication of the disease is our primary aim.

Answer 10

F

Question 11

Treatment of dermatophilosis is based on antifungal agents

Answer 11

F

Question 12

The most susceptible animal species which shows clinical signs of dermatophilosis is the dog.

Answer 12

F

Question 13

Dermatophilosis is more frequent in the tropical areas than in moderate climate

Answer 13

T

Question 14

Dermatophilosis is caused by Dermatophilus bovis

Answer 14

F

Dermatophilus congolensis

Question 15

The agent of dermatophilosis is resistant, it remains viable for several months in the
environment.

Answer 15

T

Question 16

Serous dermatitis can be seen in the case of dermatophilosis

Answer 16

F

These lesions are typically filled with pus rather than serous fluid.

Question 17

Dermatophilosis occurs only in tropical and subtropical regions

Answer 17

F

• worldwide: Tropical, subtropical regions: most prevalent

Question 18

Dermatophilosis congolensis is the causative agent of dermatophilosis

Answer 18

T

Question 19

The agent of dermatophilosis is not resistant, it cannot survive in environment

Answer 19

F

Question 20

Focal necrosis in the parenchymal organs is a typical lesion of dermatophilosis.

Answer 20

F

Question 21

Dermatophilosis is more common in the tropical environment than in moderate climates.

Answer 21

T

Question 22

Dermatophilus bovis causes dermatophilosis.

Answer 22

F

Dermatophilus congolensis

Question 23

Serous dermatitis is the main clinical sign of dermatophilosis

Answer 23

F

Question 24

At dermatophilosis in the parenchymal organs inflammatory-necrotic nodules can be observed

Answer 24

F

Question 25

The agent of Dermatophilosis can survive in the environment.

Answer 25

T

Question 26

Dermatophilosis can be diagnosed by staining a direct smear from the lesions

Answer 26

T

• Clinical findings
• Skin scrapings - smear
• Bacteriology

Question 27

Dermatophilosis can be diagnosed by microscopic examination.

Answer 27

T

• Clinical findings
• Skin scrapings - smear
• Bacteriology

Question 28

Dermatophilosis can be generalized.

Answer 28

F

Question 29

Dermatophilosis can affects also birds and plants.

Answer 29

F

Question 30

Dermatophilosis occurs only in Africa.

Answer 30

F

• worldwide

Question 31

Focal inflammation in the liver is a typical lesion of dermatophilosis

Answer 31

F

Question 32

Dermatophilosis is predisposed by wet skin.

Answer 32

T