Name that bug
I have 4 pairs of legs, no antenna, no wings and a body segmented into 2 parts. What type of arhtropod am I?
What is an arachnid
Please identify this ectoparasite (refer to Paola's laptop)
What is Ctenocephalides (C. Felis/ C. canis)
Metacercaria is the infective stage of this class of helminth
Which antihelminth drug is used to treat cestodes (tapeworms)?
What is praziquantel
Which antibiotic's major side effects include bone marrow depression, RBC maturation disturbances in cats, lethargy, and GI effects?
What is chloramphenicol
This ectoparasite has ventral mouthparts - not visible dorsally - rounded body margins, and NO distinct scutum with leathery integument
What is a soft tick (argasidae)
Please identify this helminth (refer to paola's laptop)
What is anclyostoma caninum (hookworm)
Briefly explain the difference between conjugation and syngamy
Conjugation: exchange of genetic material between two cells - temporary fusion of cells
Syngamy: complete fusion of genetic material - forms two gametes
Name at least 3 antifungal azole drugs
Bonus points for which has most severe effects?
Topical: Miconazole, Eliconazole, Clotrimazole
Systemic and topical: Ketoconazole, Fluconazole, Itraconazole
Which antifungal can you not give to horses with impaired liver function and has the most serious side effects in cats?
What is Griseofulvine
Giardia is an example of this type of protozoan
What is a Flagellate
Please identify this ectoparasite (refer to paola's laptop)
Felicola subrostratus (mallophaga) - chewling lice
Briefly explain insect complete metamorphosis
Juvenile stage is adapted for feeding and growth while adult is adapted for reproduction and dispersal
Pupation stage is PRESENT
egg - larvae - pupa - adult
Ex: flies and fleas
Which antihelminthic drug would you use to treat adult and immature flukes (trematodes) of 6-10 weeks?
Which antifungal drug class has synergistic effects when combined with azoles that has been reported to cause facial dermatitis and pruritis in cats?
What are allylamines
What are some common clinical signs of a patient presenting with an overgrowth of malassezia?
Otitis externa, interdigital erythema, dermatitis, alopecia
Commensal on skin
Please identify this dimorphic fungi (refer to Paola's laptop)
Bonus points for describing characteristics of transmission or lesions
What is histoplasmosis
Soil enriched w/ Bat or Bird excreta
Dogs mostly affected/ sometimes cats
Granulomatous lesions/ nodules in lungs, intestines may be affected
Cestodes with suckers (often with hooks), a single intermediate host, eggs containing an oncosphere, and diverse larval forms belong to which order?
Which ectoparasitic drug is especially useful in treatment of fleas resistant to fipronil?
What is Nitepyram (capstar)
Which antihelmintic group would an MDR-1 deficiency lead to adverse effects, including depression, ataxia, tremors, salivation, coma and death?
What are macrocyclic lactones
A cat presents with sneezing, mucopurulent discharge from their nose and multiple nonpainful nodules on their skin. Whats type of fungus is causing this infection?
What is cryptococcus neoformans
What is the Psuedophyllidean group (primitive cestode) - operculate eggs shown in photo
There is a New world screwworm outbreak along central america and the southern US. Please explain the life cycle of this fly.
Female fly lays eggs in open wound or flesh, eggs hatch into larvae and burrow into the flesh of animal to feed passing through 3 growth phases, and finally dropping into the soil. Here they will go through pupation and become adult flies.
What group of antiprotozoals' oral bioavailability improves with water?
Bonus points: what do they treat?
What are the thiamine analogues
Anticoccidial drug with quinolones
Which antihelminth is known for modulating the immune system and has adverse effects such as salivation, tremors, and ataxia?
What is levamisol