Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Intro to Vet Med. > Tick-borne Diseases. > Flashcards

Tick-borne Diseases. Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of a tick-borne disease?

A

Any disease that is caused by a tick or carried by a tick.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What kind of parasites are ticks?

A

Obligate ectoparasites.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What organisms will ticks usually prey on?

A

Most land-living vertebrates.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What regions of the world are ticks usually found in?

A

In almost every region of the world.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How do ticks gain food?

A

By sucking blood from their host.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What kind of organisms are ticks?

A

Arachnids.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Are ticks more closely related to spiders or insect?

A

To spiders.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Do ticks transmit many diseases between animals?

A

Yes.

They are second to mosquitoes in terms of their impact on public and veterinary health.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the 4 life stages that ticks usually go through?

A

Egg.

Six-legged larva.

Eight-legged nymph.

Adult.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What must ticks eat at every stage of their life cycle in order to survive?

A

Blood.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How do ticks spread disease from 1 host to another?

A

If ticks take up infected blood in one animal, they can then carry this infection to the next animal they infect.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How do ticks spread a disease into a host cell?

A

Via their saliva.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is ehrlichiosis?

A

An infection that affect immune cells in dogs, cats, and people.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What organisms cause ehrlichiosis?

A

Obligate, intracellular organisms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is canine ehrlichiosis known as?

A

Ehrlichia canis.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What immune cells are affected by canine ehrlichiosis?

A

Monocytes.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is E chaffeensis?

A

Another common ehrlichial pathogen which affects the monocyte cells.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What species is mainly responsible for causing human ehrlichiosis infections in the USA?

A

E chaffeensis.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What organism is responsible for transmitting ehrlichia canis?

A

The brown tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What disease will acute cases of e.canis resemble?

A

Rickettsia rickettsii or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What organism is responsible for transmitting Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

A

The brown tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What breeds of dogs are most likely to be affected by e.canis?

A

E caniscan infect any breed, but certain breeds such as German Shepherds, may be predisposed.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What are 6 common clinical signs of acute cases of E.canis in dogs?

A

Fever.

Splenomegaly.

Thrombocytopenia.

Renal failure.

Meningitis.

Severe weight loss.

24
Q

What is the most common clinical sign of acute cases of E.canis in dogs?

A

Splenomegaly.

25
Q

What is a consistent clinical finding with ehrlichiosis infections?

A

Thrombocytopenia.

26
Q

What is a good tool to help diagnose ehrlichiosis infections in dogs?

A

A platelet count.

27
Q

What 3 things are combined to give a diagnosis of ehrlichiosis infections in dogs?

A

Clinical signs.

Positive serum indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) titer.

Response to treatment.

28
Q

What drug is used to treat infection with Ehrlichia infections in dogs?

A

Doxycycline.

29
Q

Can doxycycline be used in dogs of all ages?

A

Yes.

30
Q

What is the best prevention of ehrlichiosis infections in dogs?

A

By controlling and removing any tickson dogs.

31
Q

What are effective methods against the tick disease R sanguineus?

A

Collars that containanti tick chemicals have proven activityagainstR sanguineus.

32
Q

What transmits the parasites that cause babesiosis?

A

Ticks.

33
Q

What organisms are affected by babesiosis?

A

Domestic animals.

Wild animals.

Some people.

34
Q

What industry is primarily affected by babeosis?

A

The cattle industry.

35
Q

What are the 2 species that cause babeosis in cattle?

A

B bigemina and B bovis.

36
Q

Where are the pathogens B bigemina and B bovis primarily found?

A

In tropical and subtropical areas.

37
Q

What pathogens are responsible for causing equine babesiosis?

A

Theileria equi or B caballi.

38
Q

Where is equine babesiosis usually found?

A

In Africa, Europe, Asia, South and Central America, and the southern USA.

39
Q

What is responsible for trnasmitting equine babesiosis?

A

Ticks.

40
Q

What are the main vectors of B bigemina and B bovis?

A

Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) spp ticks.

41
Q

What are the main vectors of Babesia equi or B caballi?

A

Rhipicephalus, Dermacentor, and Hyalomma ticks.

42
Q

What is usually the first sign of tick fever in dogs?

A

A fever that is around 41°C.

43
Q

What are 6 advanced signs of tick fever in dogs?

A

Poor appetite.

Increased respiratory rate.

Muscle tremors.

Anemia.

Jaundice.

Weight loss.

44
Q

Where are blood samples taken from live animals when attempting diagnose babesiosis?

A

From the capillaries of the ear or tail tip.

45
Q

Where are blood and organ samples taken from dead animals when attempting diagnose babesiosis?

A

Samples of heart muscle, kidney, liver, lung, brain should be analysed.

Blood should be taken from a blood vessel in an extremity (eg, lower leg).

46
Q

What are the 2 most common serologic tests that are used to detemrine babesiosis in animals?

A

The indirect fluorescent antibody test combiuned with ELISA.

PCR and real-time PCR assays.

47
Q

How do ticks spread lime disease?

A

Ticks that spread lyme disease contain certain bacteria.

Once a tick attaches, it takes 1-2 days for it to transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.

48
Q

When is transmission of Lyme disease at its highest?

A

During periods when the spring and autumn when the ticks are actively seeking hosts.

49
Q

What are the most common symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs?

A

Intermittent lameness.

Fever.

Anorexia.

Lethargy.

Painful joints.

50
Q

What is the most common sign of Lyme disease in dogs?

A

Painful joints.

51
Q

What is the second most common syndrome associated with Lyme borreliosis in dogs?

A

Renal failure, which is generally fatal.

52
Q

What kind of dogs are most likely to be affected by Lyme disease?

A

Bernese Mountain Dogs and Labrador Retrievers.

53
Q

What is the preferred treatment drug for Lyme disease?

A

Doxycycline.

54
Q

What is the best method of controlling tick-borne disease?

A

Control of ticks and tick avoidance.

55
Q

What is the best way of avoiding ticks?

A

Repellents and acaricides in collars and sprays.

56
Q

How should dogs be protected against tick borne diseases in areas that have high incidences of tick borne disease?

A

They should be vaccinated before natural exposure to ticks.

Intro to Vet Med. (15 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions