Pruritic ectoparasitic disease Flashcards

1
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describe flea allergic dermatitis

A

Pruritus associated with hypersensitivity to salivary proteins of flea (Type I +/or Type IV)
Leads to self trauma by pet

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2
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where are fleas generally found on the dog

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caudal half of the body (tail base, thighs, inguinal area)
dorsum

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3
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Describe how to demonstrate the presence of fleas on animal

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Flea comb
Vigorous coat brushing – examine debris on moistened paper –> red/brown tinge

Therefore failure to detect fleas - is unrealiable

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4
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What is the best diagnostic test for fleas

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response to therapy

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5
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what part of the flea lifecycle occurs on the animal

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only the adult part

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6
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is intradermal testing useful for FAD

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it tests for hypersensitivity, not infestation

it is prone to false positive reactions

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7
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Descrube how can we treat fleas

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isoxazoline for all in contact animals and treat the environment

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8
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what is the chewing lice in cats

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Felicola species

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9
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chewing lice in dogs

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Trichodectes canis

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10
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sucking lice in dogs

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Linognathus setosus

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11
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List the classical signs of lice infestation

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often asymptomatic - may see poor coat, scaling, papulea, crusts, variable pruritus
Heavy infestation –> anaesmia, lethargy

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12
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How do we diagnose lice infestation

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coat combing/ brushing or hair plucks (for eggs)

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13
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Describe how to treat lice

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selamectin/fipronil/imidacloprid - trea animal and all in-contacts

environmental cleaning

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14
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what does sarcoptes look like

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round mite with 8 short legs

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15
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List the classical signs of sarcoptes

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intense pruritus
papules and crusts esp pinnal margins, elbows, hocks, sternum, other areas can be affected

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16
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Describe how to diagnose Sarcoptes

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superficial skin scraping
IgG serology (ELISA)
Therapeutic trial - justified if disease suspected

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17
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Describe how we can treat sarcoptes

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sarolaner, afocolaner, fluralaner- animal and in contacts
Treat environment +cleaning

18
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what does cheylitiella look like

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heart-shaped body with 8 long legs

19
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List the classical clinical signs of cheylitiella

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pruritus and scale especially dorsal trunck

20
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DEscribe how to diagnose cheylitiella

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superficial skin scraping
microscopy of scale from combing
unstained acetate tape strip on the skin
trichogram for eggs

False -ves common- so trial treatment if suspect

21
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List the licensed teeatments for cheylitiella

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There are none

22
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List 3 products that are effective against cheylitiella

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isoxazolines
selamectin
moxidectin

23
Q

List the classic sign of otodectes

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ear irritation
head shaking
excessive ear wax
occasional irritationof face, body

24
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Decsribe how to diagnose otodectes

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see mites on otoscopy
see mites/eggs on microscope or cerumen

25
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Describe how to treat otodectes

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selected isoxazolines (sarolaner, fluralaner, afoxolaner) / selamectin/ moxidectin systemically

or can use acricidal ear drops

26
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what does neotrombicula look like

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orange parasite, visible to the naked eye, 6 long legs, 2 body parts

27
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Lst the clinical signs of neotrombicula

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papules, crusts, pruritus- especially interdigital spaces, pinnae, ventral abdomen

28
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are there any licensed products for neotrombicula

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No

29
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Describe how to treat neotrombicula

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fipronil spray every 2 weeks
selacmectin spot-on
isoxazolines

30
Q

what do demodex look like

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long bodies mites- cigares

31
Q

List the two most canine demodex mites

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D. canis and D. injai

32
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List the classic demodicosis clinical signs

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intense pruritus especially on the face and dorsum, often greasy coat with mild hair loss

33
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List two feline demodex mites

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D. cati and D. gatoi

34
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List the classic D. cati clinical signs

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erythema
papules
pustules
alopecia

35
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List classic D. gatoi clinical signs

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over-grooming, pruritus, alopecia, scaling, erythema

36
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Describe the treatment for feline demidicosis

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sarolaner, flurolaner

37
Q

which demodex needs treatment of in contacts as well

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D. gatoi

38
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A 4yr Boxer presents with dorsal pruritus and scale. What are your top two differential diagnoses

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Flea allergic dermatitis
cheyletiellosis

39
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How diagnose Neotrombicula autumnalis

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see orange dots with naked eye
superficial skin scrape into liquid paraffin if microscopy needed

40
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How to diagnose demodex injai and canis

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deep skin scrapings
hair plucks