Difference between revisions of "Anaplasmas Flashcards"
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| − | |q1= What cells do | + | |q1= What cells do Anaplasma spp. reside in within their hosts? |
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*Erythrocytes | *Erythrocytes | ||
|l1=Anaplasmas#Introduction | |l1=Anaplasmas#Introduction | ||
| − | |q2= What vectors do | + | |q2= What vectors do Anaplasmas use? |
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*Ticks | *Ticks | ||
| − | * | + | *Culicoides midges |
*Biting flies | *Biting flies | ||
|l2=Anaplasmas#Lifecycle | |l2=Anaplasmas#Lifecycle | ||
| − | |q3= What role do flies play in transmission of | + | |q3= What role do flies play in transmission of Anaplasmas? |
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*They are mechanical vectors only, no development occurs within the fly. | *They are mechanical vectors only, no development occurs within the fly. | ||
|l3=Anaplasmas#Lifecycle | |l3=Anaplasmas#Lifecycle | ||
| − | |q4= What amplifies | + | |q4= What amplifies Anaplasma infection within the host? |
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*Formation of inclusion bodies within the erythrocytes | *Formation of inclusion bodies within the erythrocytes | ||
|l4=Anaplasmas#Lifecycle | |l4=Anaplasmas#Lifecycle | ||
| − | |q5=What are the common clinical signs of | + | |q5=What are the common clinical signs of Anaplasma infection? |
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*Haemolytic anaemia | *Haemolytic anaemia | ||
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*Neurological signs | *Neurological signs | ||
|l5=Anaplasmosis#Clinical Signs | |l5=Anaplasmosis#Clinical Signs | ||
| − | |q6= What are the main differences between | + | |q6= What are the main differences between A. marginale, A. centrale, A mesaeterium and A. ovis? |
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| − | * | + | *A. marginale forms inclusion bodies at the borders of the erythrocytes. |
| − | * | + | *A. centrale forms inclusion bodies in the centre of the erythrocytes. |
| − | *Both | + | *Both A. marginale and A.centrale cause disease primarily in cattle which can be severe. |
| − | * | + | *A. mesaeterium and A. ovis infect mainly sheep, causing mild disease. |
|l6=Anaplasmas#Anaplasma marginale | |l6=Anaplasmas#Anaplasma marginale | ||
</Flashcard> | </Flashcard> | ||
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[[Category:Bacteria Flashcards]] | [[Category:Bacteria Flashcards]] | ||
| − | [[Category:CABI | + | [[Category:CABI review]] |
Revision as of 11:14, 10 June 2011
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| What cells do Anaplasma spp. reside in within their hosts? |
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| What vectors do Anaplasmas use? |
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| What role do flies play in transmission of Anaplasmas? |
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| What amplifies Anaplasma infection within the host? |
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Link to Article | |
| What are the common clinical signs of Anaplasma infection? |
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Link to Article | |
| What are the main differences between A. marginale, A. centrale, A mesaeterium and A. ovis? |
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Link to Article | |