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Worksheetsparasites
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name the parasite
Cat flea
Demodex
Dog biting louse
Cheyletiella
What is an ectoparasite?
A parasite which lives on the inside of the host
A parasite which bites its host
A parasite which lives on the outside of its host
A parasite which needs one or more intermediate hosts to complete its life cycle.
Name the parasite
Sarcoptes Scabiei
Otodectes Cynotis
Linognathus Setosus
Trichodecties Canis
Name the final host for the Taeniaeformis
Dog
Rat
Horse
Cat
Toxocara canis is a zoonotic pathogen?
True
False
Name the endoparasite
Hook worm
Whip worm
Tape worm
Heart worm
What does the term Helminths mean?
The clinical term for worms
The clinical term for protozoal parasites
The intermediate host for Toxocara Canis
A type of burrowing mite
What is a fluke?
A type of tape worm
A type of biting mite
A worm most commonly found in the liver of sheep and cattle
The name given to adult lungworm
Name this parasite
Cat biting louse
Dog biting louse
Cat flea
Dog sucking louse
What does the term 'Myiasis' mean
Myiasis is the term given to a heavy flea burden. Which can cause dermatitis and anaemia.
The term given to the invasion of living tissue by green or blue bottle flies. Otherwise known as 'Fly strike'
The term given to the invasion of dead tissue by green or blue bottle flies. Otherwise known as 'Fly strike'
Myiasis is the term given to a zoonotic parasite
What does an anthelmintic do?
What is the name given to the chain of segments found on the tape worm?
Scolex
Proglottid
Rostellum
Strobila
Give two examples of protozoal parasites
Name the most common zoonotic disease transmitted by ticks
Discuss how you would perform a flea check on an adult cat.
