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| This long-bodied mite is often found on the dorsum of greasy terriers. |
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| What is the scabies variant that commonly infests domesticated dogs? |
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S. scabiei var. canis
Souza et al. Vet Dermatol 2016; 27: 160–e40 |
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| Sarcoptic mites burrow within the stratum corneum of the epidermis, how do they elicit an immune response? |
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Salivary antigens may enter the lower epidermis and dermis where both antibody- and cell-mediated immune responses may result in scabietic lesions
Souza et al. Vet Dermatol 2016; 27: 160–e40 |
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| Canine scabies can be transmitted via direct contact and contaminated fomites. How long can mites survive and remain viable when dislodged from the host? |
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19 days
Souza et al. Vet Dermatol 2016; 27: 160–e40 |
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| What is trichodectes canis? |
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| A dog louse- a chewing louse |
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| How do the two major T lymphocyte subset change in dogs with generalized demodicosis. |
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- Th1 decreased and Th2 increased
- Therefore, the CD4+ ratio is higher compared to the CD8+ ratio in generalized Demodex dogs compared to healthy controls
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| List two stimuli that trigger the emergence of the developed adult flea (Ctenocephalides felis) from its cocoon. |
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- Emergence is stimulated by mechanical compression and vibrational stimuli
- Body warmth, increased humidity, air movements, substrate vibrations, sudden changes in light intensity and CO2 are all important stimuli used by fleas
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| State how the 2 major T lymphocyte subsets change in dogs with generalized demodicosis |
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- Th1 decreased and Th2 increased
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