CL Ectoparasites

parasite that hangs out on the outside of the host

an arachnid is a __ or __

insects are __, __, or __

ectoparasites include ___, ___, and ___.

3 typical signs of ectoparasites

3 sample types we collect to test for :

a- mites
b- lice and mites
c- general collection

5 things you need for a skin scraping

what mite will you find superficially?

what mite will you find deep in the follicle?

you need to scrape deep in skin until it oozes because this ectoparasite is deep in the follicle

Name 7 mites

what ectoparasite am I?

zoonotic!
long unjointed pedicle
entire life cycle in DH
bred on skin and burrow to lay eggs
symptoms include: puritis and dermatitis especially on the ears, ventrum, and elbows

what ectoparasite am I?

5 life cycles
lives in hair follicles and sebaceous glands
symptoms include: patchy alopecia, muzzle,face, and forelimbs

what ectoparasite am I?

cats and rabbits are DH
life cycle is similar to Scabies
long unjointed pedicle
symptoms include: pruritis and dermatitis at ears, neck, back, face, and feet
yellow crusting around infected area

what ectoparasite am I?

large animals and ruminants are DH
short unjointed pedicles.
symptoms include: serum exudate (oozing), pruritic feet, tail, legs, and distal limbs on horses.

What ectoparasite am I?

infects parakeets
symptoms include: scaly leg in budgies on epidermis of feet and pads. honey comb masses.

what ectoparasite am I?

infects rabbits
long jointed pedicles
symptoms include: external ear looks like dried cornflakes, inflammation, and increased karoten

what ectoparasite am I?

short unjointed pedicles
highly transmissible
symptoms include: otitis externa, infected tail, head, and ears

what ectoparasite am I?

non-burrower mite
likes fur and keratin layer of dermis
eggs hatch in 3 days
Nymphs molt to adults in 4 days
symptoms include: dermatitis, dry/scaly skin, alopecia, hyperpigmentation

Cellophane tape prep is used to find ___ and ___.

which 4 spp do we find with cellophane tape preps.

what 3 tools do we need for cellophane tape preps

which ectoparasite am I?

voracious blood feeding
8 legs w/claws
4 stages of life
dont like excessive weather
symptoms include: females saliva causes tick paralysis and death

name two types of soft tick spp

what is the common name for otobius megnini?

what is the common name for argas persicus?

which ectoparasite am I?

parasitic larval and nymphal stage
west US
dont get bigger as they engorge
symptoms include: deep ear canal waxy buildup

which ectoparasite am I?

likes kennels and houses
dogs are DH only
scutum
hexagonal basis capitulum w/ lateral projecting legs
gray female when engorged
carries Babesia canis
symptoms include: severe anemia

which ectoparasite am I?

rectangular bases capitulum
eastern US
grassy/ scrub-like areas
Rodents, dogs, humans are DH
carries RMSP which causes paralysis
ornate scutum w/ white striping
females are bluish gray when engorged

which ectoparasite am I?

carries Borrelia borgdorferi
carries Ehrlichia
carries Hemobartonella
carries Babesia
white tail deer and humans is DH

Identify and name which ectoparasite carries it:

Which ectoparasite am I?

scutum has white spot
southern US
carries Tularemia, RMSF
symptoms include: painful bits, anemia,

Which ectoparasite am I?

herbivores, dogs, humans are DH
humid environment
symptoms include: severe bites, swelling, tick paralysis, droopy pinna in ear infestations.

Which ectoparasite am I?

all life cycles on DH
1 DH
carries Babesia bigemina

name 3 different insect ectoparasites.

name 3 different types of lice

name 2 orders of lice

biting/ chewing lice

sucking lice

name mallophaga lice

name anoplura lice

Which ectoparasite am I?

transmittable by fomites or contact
pediulosis

infestation that can cause anemia

how can you dx lice

which ectoparasites am I?

biting lice
4 wk life cycle all on DH
carries dipylidium caninum
symptoms include: itchy, irritable on skin, hair, and feathers

Which ectoparasite am I?

all life cycles on host
transmissible by contact or fomites
carries Dipetalonema reconditum (false heartworm)
symptoms include: irritable skin, hair, and feathers

Which ectoparasites am I?

2 spp
dogs, cats, and humans are DH
carries Dipetalonema reconditum
carries Dipylidium caninum
carries Bartonella
symptoms includes: skin dermatitis, irritation

name 2 Ctenocephalides spp

The sand fly carries ___