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Dermacentor - tick

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Rhipicephalus - Tick

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Amblyomma americanum =

The Lonestar Tick

<p>The Lonestar Tick</p>
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Amblyomma americanum - The Lonestar Tick, Male vs Female

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Haemaphysalis - Tick

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Psoroptes sp. - mite

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Sarcoptes scabie w/ crusty pruritic mange caused by mites

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Demodectic Mange

Red mange w/ dry flaky skin

• Erythema - around elbows, boney projections of body

<p>Red mange w/ dry flaky skin </p><p>• Erythema - around elbows, boney projections of body</p>
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Cheyletiella =

Walking Dandruff mite

<p>Walking Dandruff mite</p>
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Ctenocephalides felis =

Cat flea

<p>Cat flea</p>
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Sucking louse

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Chewing louse

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Musca autumalis =

Face Flies

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Hematobia irritans =

Horn flies

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Cuterebra =

Squirrel bot fly

<p>Squirrel bot fly</p>
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Gastrophilous =

equine bot fly

larvae in stomach

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Tabanus =

Horse fly

adults parasitic

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Cuterebra/ Hypoderma =

Migrating larvae associated with cats/dogs & cattle (flies)

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Cochliomyia hominivorax =

American Screwworm

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Taenia sp. - screwworm

Proglottids are “square” Wider than long One pore on either side

<p>Proglottids are “square” Wider than long One pore on either side</p>
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Dipylidium caninum - screwworm

Proglottids are barrel-shaped longer than wide double pore

<p>Proglottids are barrel-shaped longer than wide double pore</p>
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Echinococcus sp. - screwworm

Tiny worms, complete w/ scolex & 2 proglottids

Cat & Dogs that eat the infective metacestode (hydatid cyst)

<p>Tiny worms, complete w/ scolex &amp; 2 proglottids </p><p>Cat &amp; Dogs that eat the infective metacestode (hydatid cyst)</p>
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Dipylidium caninum - screwworm eggs

Eggs are the stage consumed by IH - Flea or louse

<p>Eggs are the stage consumed by IH - Flea or louse</p>
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Taenia-type eggs - screwworm

Thick-shell - see tiny hooks on oncosphere

<p>Thick-shell - see tiny hooks on oncosphere</p>
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Anoplocephala perfoliata and Monezia sp. (Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Camelids) =

Tapeworms in Domestic Livestock

<p>Tapeworms in Domestic Livestock</p>
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Phylum Arthropoda =

the largest phylum

<p>the largest phylum </p>
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Chelicerata - Arthropoda =

Class Arachnida (ticks, mites, spiders)

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Mandibulata - Arthropoda =

Class Insecta (bugs, flies, fleas, lice)

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Ixodid =

Hard ticks

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1 host tick vs 2 host tick

1 host uses 1 host for entire lifecycle

3 host uses 3 host to complete lifecycle (most common in North America)

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What tick species is associated with Lyme disease

Ixodes scapularis (Black Legged Tick)

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Which tick species is associated with Southern Tick Associated Rash Illness (STARI) & Ehrlichiosis?

Amblyomma americanum (The Lonestar Tick)

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<p>Which tick species is associated with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?</p>

Which tick species is associated with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

Dermacentor varriabilis (American Dog Tick)

ALSO commonly the cause of Tick Paralysis

<p>Dermacentor varriabilis (American Dog Tick)</p><p>ALSO commonly the cause of Tick Paralysis</p>
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Dermacentor variabilis =

Host seeking (questing) Tick - American Dog Tick

<p>Host seeking (questing) Tick - American Dog Tick</p>
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Rhipicephalus sanguineus =

Brown Dog Tick

<p>Brown Dog Tick</p>
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Haemaphysalis longicornus =

The Longhorn Tick

<p>The Longhorn Tick</p>
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Ixodes scapularis =

Blacklegged Deer Tick

<p>Blacklegged Deer Tick</p>
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Southern Tick Associated Rash (Lyme-like disease) Clinical Signs

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Rhipicephalus annulatus & R. microplus =

Texas Cattle Tick

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Argas =

Poultry tick (soft tick)

<p>Poultry tick (soft tick)</p>
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Ornithodoros =

Avian, rodent, deer & cattle soft ticks

<p>Avian, rodent, deer &amp; cattle soft ticks</p>
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Mesostigmatid Mites

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Dermanyssus gallinane =

Red roost mite of poultry “vampire feeding model”

<p>Red roost mite of poultry “vampire feeding model”</p>
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Ornithonyssus sylviarum =

Poultry - Northern Fowl Mite

<p>Poultry - Northern Fowl Mite</p>
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Astigmatid Mites =

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Psoroptes ovis =

Surface dwelling mite

Reportable to State Vet & 16 USDA

<p>Surface dwelling mite</p><p>Reportable to State Vet &amp; 16 USDA</p>
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Chorioptes bovis =

Surface dwelling mite

Legs, tail, & pubic regions

Not a Reportable Disease!

<p>Surface dwelling mite</p><p>Legs, tail, &amp; pubic regions</p><p>Not a Reportable Disease!</p>
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Otodectes cynotis =

Surface dwelling mite

occurs in the outer ear canal on host

<p>Surface dwelling mite</p><p>occurs in the outer ear canal on host</p>
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<p>This image shows what?</p>

This image shows what?

Infection caused by Otodectes cynotis mitein the outer ear canal of animals.

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Sarcoptes spp. =

Skin burrowing mites

Pinna of ear, inguinal & hair-less portions of body

Livestock Infestations Reportable to State Vet & USDA!

<p>Skin burrowing mites</p><p>Pinna of ear, inguinal &amp; hair-less portions of body</p><p>Livestock Infestations Reportable to State Vet &amp; USDA!</p>
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Sarcoptes scabiei var canis =

Canine mange mite

Burrowing

<p>Canine mange mite</p><p>Burrowing</p>
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Notoedres =

Feline mange mite

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Prostigmatid Mites =

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Demodex canis =

A skin-dwelling mite that causes demodicosis in dogs.

<p>A skin-dwelling mite that causes demodicosis in dogs. </p>
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Cheyletiella =

Walking Dandruff mite

Dogs, cats, rabbits

<p>Walking Dandruff mite</p><p>Dogs, cats, rabbits</p>
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Chigger Mites =

Salivary component used to dissolve/ liquefy host tissue for food

<p>Salivary component used to dissolve/ liquefy host tissue for food</p>
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Ctenocephalides felis =

Cat Flea

<p>Cat Flea </p>
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Ctenocephalides canis =

Dog Flea

<p>Dog Flea</p>
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Pulex simulans =

“False human flea”

Wild canids (coyotes), Rodents, Opossums

<p>“False human flea”</p><p>Wild canids (coyotes), Rodents, Opossums</p>
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Chewing and Sucking Lice =

Poorly adapted for life off host

Highly host specific

<p>Poorly adapted for life off host </p><p>Highly host specific</p>
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Pediculosis =

General term for louse infestation

<p>General term for louse infestation</p>
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Musca domestica =

Common house fly

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Musca autumalis =

Face fly

<p>Face fly</p>
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Hematobia irritans =

Horn Fly

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Stomoxys calcitrans =

Stable Fly

<p>Stable Fly</p>
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Myiasis =

Tissue Invasion by larval flies

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Cochliomyia hominivorax =

Screwworm

<p>Screwworm</p>
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Gastrophilous sp. =

Equine bot fly

Larvae are parasitic in stomach

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Common bots in livestock

Hide bots (cattle)

Nasal bots (sheep)

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Cuterebra =

Squirrel Bot Fly

Cats are accidental hosts

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Cyclophyllidian Tapeworms =

most of the veterinary important tapeworms

<p>most of the veterinary important tapeworms</p>
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Taenia pisiformis =

Dog Tapeworm

Macrocyclic lactones not effective b/c tapeworms do not have Glutamate gated Chloride Channels or GABA receptors

<p>Dog Tapeworm</p><p>Macrocyclic lactones not effective b/c tapeworms do not have Glutamate gated Chloride Channels or GABA receptors</p>
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Taenia taeniaformis =

Feline Tapeworm

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Dipylidium caninum =

Flea Tapeworm

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Echinococcus multilocularis =

Alveolar Hydatid Tapeworm

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Pulmonary Hydatid Disease

Rupture into pleural cavity associated w/ pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and empyema caused by Echinococcus granulosus.

<p>Rupture into pleural cavity associated w/ pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and empyema caused by Echinococcus granulosus. </p>
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Anoplocephalidea =

Tapeworms in Domestic Livestock

<p>Tapeworms in Domestic Livestock</p>
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Anoplocephala perfoliata =

Tapeworm in horses

<p>Tapeworm in horses</p>
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Monezia sp. =

Ribbon-like tapeworms in small intestine

2 species in cattle, sheep, goats, ruminants

<p>Ribbon-like tapeworms in small intestine </p><p>2 species in cattle, sheep, goats, ruminants</p>
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Human Taeniasis =

Beef and Pork Tapeworm

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T. solium Neurocysticercosis =

Acquired from accidental ingestion of pork tapeworm eggs via the fecal/oral route

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Pseudophyllidean cestodes =

Segmented tapeworms

<p>Segmented tapeworms</p>
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Diphyllobothrium latum =

Broad Fish Tapeworm

Aquatic, 2 host life cycle tapeworm

Dog/Cat, Bear, other fish-eating mammals

<p>Broad Fish Tapeworm</p><p>Aquatic, 2 host life cycle tapeworm</p><p>Dog/Cat, Bear, other fish-eating mammals</p>
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Spirometra mansonoides =

Pseudophyllidian tapeworm w/ aquatic lifecycle and 2 intermediate hosts

<p>Pseudophyllidian tapeworm w/ aquatic lifecycle and 2 intermediate hosts</p>
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Trematodes =

liver & lung flukes

<p>liver&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;lung&nbsp;flukes</p>
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Paragonimus kellicoti =

Lung Fluke

Dogs, cat, and people

<p>Lung&nbsp;Fluke</p><p>Dogs, cat, and people</p>
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Hetrobilharzia americana =

Canine Blood Fluke

Causative agent of zoonotic  “Swimmer’s  Itch” 

<p>Canine&nbsp;Blood&nbsp;Fluke</p><p>Causative&nbsp;agent&nbsp;of&nbsp;zoonotic&nbsp;&nbsp;“Swimmer’s&nbsp; Itch”&nbsp;</p>
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Nanophyetus salmicola =

Salmon Poisoning Fluke

Dogs, cats, fish eating mammals (bear, raccoon,  mink, etc. )

<p>Salmon&nbsp;Poisoning&nbsp;Fluke</p><p>Dogs,&nbsp;cats,&nbsp;fish&nbsp;eating&nbsp;mammals&nbsp;(bear,&nbsp;raccoon,&nbsp; mink,&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;)</p>
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Platynosomum fastosum =

Liver poisoning fluke

Felines (domestic, feral, and wild) infecting the liver and bile ducts.

Intermediate host - snails

<p>Liver&nbsp;poisoning&nbsp;fluke</p><p>Felines&nbsp;(domestic,&nbsp;feral,&nbsp;and&nbsp;wild) infecting the liver and bile ducts. </p><p>Intermediate host - snails</p>
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Eurytrema procyonis =

“Raccoon” Pancreatic Fluke

Intermediate host - snails

<p>“Raccoon”&nbsp;Pancreatic&nbsp;Fluke</p><p>Intermediate host - snails</p>
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Fasciola hepatica =

Liver fluke

Cattle, sheep & goats

<p>Liver fluke</p><p>Cattle,&nbsp;sheep&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;goats</p>
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Fasciola hepatica Liver Fluke Pathology

Fibrosis of liver tissue

Hypertrophy of bile ducts

<p>Fibrosis of liver tissue</p><p>Hypertrophy of bile ducts</p>
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Fascioloides magna =

Deer Liver Fluke

<p>Deer&nbsp;Liver&nbsp;Fluke</p>
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Paramphistomum sp. =

Rumen Fluke

Cattle, sheep & goats

<p>Rumen&nbsp;Fluke</p><p>Cattle,&nbsp;sheep&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;goats</p>
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Dicrocoelium dendriticum =

Lancet Liver Fluke

Cattle, sheep, goats, pig, wild ungulates,  rodents, rabbits, rarely humans

<p>Lancet&nbsp;Liver&nbsp;Fluke</p><p>Cattle,&nbsp;sheep,&nbsp;goats,&nbsp;pig,&nbsp;wild&nbsp;ungulates,&nbsp; rodents,&nbsp;rabbits,&nbsp;rarely&nbsp;humans</p>
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Acanthocephala =

Thorny‐headed worms

<p>Thorny‐headed&nbsp;worms</p>
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Macroacanthorhynchus hirudinaceus =

Swine Thorny-headed worm

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Oncicola canis =

Coyotes, fox, bobcat, lynx, dog, cat thorny-headed worms

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Remember Swine do not have adult tapeworms in their

small intestine

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Prosthenorchis elegans =

Primate thorny-headed worms