Chapter 38: Microbiology and Parasitology as Disease Processes
TRUE/FALSE
1. Tapeworms are flatworms.
2. Ticks begin the life cycle of the tapeworm.
3. Deer ticks transmit both Lyme Disease and Babesia.
4. Cows are required to have a yearly Coggin’s test.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is caused by a virus
a.
influenza
c.
anaplasmosis
b.
salmonella
d.
encephalitis
2. Which of the following is caused by bacteria?
a.
joint ill
c.
leukemia
b.
rabies
d.
ich
3. Diseases that are spread by biting insects are called
a.
viral
c.
rickettsial
b.
fungal
d.
bacterial
4. Which of the following is a type of roundworm?
a.
trichuris vulpine
c.
ancylostoma caninum
b.
toxocara cati
d.
dirofilaria immitis
5. Which of the following parasites can cause a skin condition in humans called cutaneous larval
migrans?
a.
roundworm
c.
hookworm
b.
whip worm
d.
heartworm
6. A parastite that is flat and segmented, living in the small and large intestine is called
a.
strongyles
c.
giardia
b.
coccidia
d.
tapeworm
7. A parasite known to cause Lyme disease is
a.
tick
c.
mite
b.
flea
d.
fly
8. Bartonella is a bacteria spread by
a.
ticks
c.
fleas
b.
lice
d.
mites
9. Which animal is at the greatest risk for developing West Nile Virus from the bite of a mosquito?
a.
cat
c.
goat
b.
horse
d.
dog
10. Pregnant women are at increased risk of developing which of the following zoonotic diseases?
a.
toxoplasmosis
c.
encephalitis
b.
brucellosis
d.
West Nile Virus
11. Which of the following is the most common source of coccidian?
a.
water contamination
c.
bird droppings
b.
food contamination
d.
rabbit droppings
12. Which of the following parasites is visible to the naked eye?
a.
roundworm
c.
hookworm
b.
whipworm
d.
coccidian
13. Which of the following insects cause heartworm disease?
a.
ticks
c.
mosquitos
b.
fleas
d.
flies
COMPLETION
1. A harmful microorganism is called a __________.
2. A __________ is the result of a change in the structure of function within the body.
3. Proper sanitation and disinfection methods can help control infection of animals by _________.
4. A __________ program may help prevent internal parasites from infecting animals.
5. An abnormal swelling that continues to grow could be an indication of the presence of _________.
6. Disease that are transmitted from animals to humans are called __________.
7. EIA stands for __________.
8. West Nile Virus is transmitted by __________.
9. __________ or _________ is a type of mange that is zoonotic to humans.
10. A Wood’s lamp is used to diagnose __________.
11. Large animals should be wormed every __________ to _________ weeks.
12. The entire ear mite life cycle takes _________ weeks.
13. __________ is a respiratory condition in livestock that is transmitted through transporting in trailers
that have not been disinfected.
14. The condition known as Blackleg is caused by the bacteria called __________.
15. __________ is the veterinary term for kennel cough.
16. Brucellosis is spread through __________.
SHORT ANSWER
1. List 4 diseases spread by ticks.
2. List five common signs of cancer in animals.
