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− | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva triggering a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats|WikiVet Article: | + | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva triggering a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats|WikiVet Article: Flea allergic dermatitis]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not flea dirt triggering a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[ Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats |WikiVet Article: | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not flea dirt triggering a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[ Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats |WikiVet Article: Flea allergic dermatitis]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not flea contact. The antigens trigger a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats|WikiVet Article: | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not flea contact. The antigens trigger a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats|WikiVet Article: Flea allergic dermatitis]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not the flea eggs. Most eggs are laid on the host but quickly fall off into the environment. The antigens trigger a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[ Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats |WikiVet Article: | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not the flea eggs. Most eggs are laid on the host but quickly fall off into the environment. The antigens trigger a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[ Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats |WikiVet Article: Flea allergic dermatitis]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not the flea larvae. Flea larvae feed on skin debris, flea dirt and other organic matter. The antigens in flea saliva trigger a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats|WikiVet Article: | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Animals become allergic to the antigens in the flea saliva not the flea larvae. Flea larvae feed on skin debris, flea dirt and other organic matter. The antigens in flea saliva trigger a hypersensitivity reaction when the flea bites. FAD leads to papular dermatitis, secondary excoriations and alopecic nodules (uncommon) if chronic. [[Allergic_diseases_-_WikiClinical#2._Flea_allergic_dermatitis_.28FAD.29-_Dogs_and_cats|WikiVet Article: Flea allergic dermatitis]]" |
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choice5="In water sources" | choice5="In water sources" | ||
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− | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg![[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback3="'''Correct!''' Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg! [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg![[ Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg! [[ Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas are not found in the soil as they are dependent on a living host for the majority of the time (except when in the pupal stage). Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg![[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas are not found in the soil as they are dependent on a living host for the majority of the time (except when in the pupal stage). Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg! [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas are ectoparasites and do not enter the host and so are not found in the faeces. Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg![[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas are ectoparasites and do not enter the host and so are not found in the faeces. Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg! [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas are not found in water. Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg![[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas are not found in water. Although adult fleas feed and lay eggs on the host, eggs, larvae, pupae and unfed adults may be found where the animal rests and represent 95% of the total population - those found on the host represent just the tip of the iceberg! [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
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− | feedback4="'''Correct!''' Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.[[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback4="'''Correct!''' Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Pronotal spines are located on the flea's first thoracic segment. Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Pronotal spines are located on the flea's first thoracic segment. Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | ||
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Spines are not located on the abdomen. Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.[[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Spines are not located on the abdomen. Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.Legs of fleas do have spines, which can be single or paired. The location and pattern of leg spines can also be used for identification. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.Legs of fleas do have spines, which can be single or paired. The location and pattern of leg spines can also be used for identification. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | ||
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas do NOT have wings even though they are classed as insects. Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size location of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.[[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas do NOT have wings even though they are classed as insects. Genal spines are located on the cheek of fleas. The presence or absence, shape and size location of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
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Revision as of 15:33, 27 January 2010
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Questions reviewed by: | Mark T. Fox, BVetMed, PhD, FHEA, DipEVPC, MRCVS Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology Anette Loeffler DrMedVet, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS Lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology |
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What is the minimum length of the flea life cycle in summer? |
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Pronotal spines are located on what part of the flea? |
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How long do fleas take to develop from egg to adult in summer? |
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Fleas act as the intermediate host for which species of cestode? |
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What is the most common flea on cats and dogs? |
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What climatic conditions are needed for optimum flea larvae survival? |
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In flea allergic dermatitis (FAD) to what do animals become allergic to? |
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Where, on the host or in the environment, are you likely to find the majority of flea developmental stages? |
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Once on a host, how long on average does it take before a flea starts to feed? |
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Genal spines are located on what part of the flea? |