Nematode
The largest ovum of the Toxocara spp.
Toxocara canis
What is the genus and species of the ruminant tapeworm that only infects cattle?
Moniezia benedini
The diagnostic method of choice for flukes
Fecal centrifugal sedimentation
Which of the following tests would be best used for Giardia?
Direct Smear
How are fleas oriented under the microscope?
Laterally flattened
What endoparasite larva causes cutaneous larval migrans in humans?
Hookworm
The name of the technique used to view proglottids on a microscope slide
Squash Prep
Which of the following parasites is most often a concern of white-tailed deer? (Genus and Species)
Fasciola magna
What protozoa causes spontaneous abortion in cattle? (Genus and species)
Tritrichomonas foetus
Rabbits with the mite ___________ can have a secondary infection from Pasteurella multocida.
Psoroptes cuniculi
Ascaris suum
The common name of D. latum
Broad Fish Tapeworm
What trematode serves as a vector for Rickettsial agents?
Nanophyetus salmincola
What parasite has the common name of the equine piroplasm? (Genus and species)
Theileria (formerly Babesia) equi
Chrysops spp. (deer flies) and Tabanus spp. (horse flies) can transmit what 3 diseases of veterinary medicine importance?
Anthrax, anaplasmosis, equine infectious anemia (EIA)
Summer sores are caused by
Habronema spp.
What is the genus of the extremely zoonotic parasite that requires reporting to the state and federal authorities?
Echinococcus
This trematode is often found in the mesenteric veins of the intestines, as well as portal veins. Typically in dogs.
Heterobilharzia americana
This flagellated protozoan has an arthropod transmission of Kissing Disease (Chagas Disease).
Trypanosoma cruzi
This inornate tick is commonly found in kennels/indoors, can transmit RMSF, and is the intermediate host for Babesia canis.
Rhipicephalus sangunineus
This parasite is often found in the common carotid artery of sheep (Genus and species)
Stephanofilaria stilesi
Genus and species of this common "cucumber seed tapeworm" that affects cats and dogs
Bonus: What is the intermediate host?
Dipylidium caninum
Bonus: Adult flea
What trematode produces desquamation (stripping of the bile’s duct glandular epithelial lining)?
Platynosomum fastosum
This ampicomplexan protozoan causes EPM
Bonus: What does EPM stand for?
Sarcocystis neurona
Bonus: Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
Adults mites of the genus _________ live on the mane and tail of horses, are not zoonotic, and are reportable to the USDA.
Psoroptes