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choice5="Water" | choice5="Water" | ||
correctchoice="4" | correctchoice="4" | ||
| − | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Pyrethrins and pyrethroids may be used on snakes as well as the snake environment in the eradication of mites. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]] " | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Pyrethrins and pyrethroids may be used on snakes as well as the snake environment in the eradication of mites. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]]." |
feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ivermectin is an effective acaricide by oral, parenteral or topical administration [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article: Snake Mites]]." | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Ivermectin is an effective acaricide by oral, parenteral or topical administration [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article: Snake Mites]]." | ||
| − | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Fipronil is an effective topical acaricide that may last several months with one application. The environment may also be treated. It appears to be safe and effective. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article: Snake Mites]]." |
feedback4="'''Correct!''' Organophosphates (OPs), including trichlorphon and dichlorvos, have been recommended for treating snake mite infestation. However, due to the possible toxicity for both humans and reptiles the use of these products should be discouraged. [[Snake Mites|Wikivet Article: Snake Mites]]." | feedback4="'''Correct!''' Organophosphates (OPs), including trichlorphon and dichlorvos, have been recommended for treating snake mite infestation. However, due to the possible toxicity for both humans and reptiles the use of these products should be discouraged. [[Snake Mites|Wikivet Article: Snake Mites]]." | ||
| − | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Steam cleaning of the environment is extremely useful since all stages of mites are susceptible to both drowning and high temperatures. Infested snakes find some relief by soaking themselves. Water can therefore be used as a non-toxic adjunct treatment. Affected snakes, especially those that are severely compromised, can benefit from daily soaks of at least one hour. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect''' Steam cleaning of the environment is extremely useful since all stages of mites are susceptible to both drowning and high temperatures. Infested snakes find some relief by soaking themselves. Water can therefore be used as a non-toxic adjunct treatment. Affected snakes, especially those that are severely compromised, can benefit from daily soaks of at least one hour. [[Snake Mites|WikiVet Article:Snake Mites]]." |
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choice5="Foodborne" | choice5="Foodborne" | ||
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| − | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Non-ophidian reptiles may also be carriers of this disease. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect''' Non-ophidian reptiles may also be carriers of this disease. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
| − | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Young and immunocompromised snakes are most commonly affected by cryptosporidiosis. It is often seen in recently imported or captured snakes since these are usually highly stressed. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect''' Young and immunocompromised snakes are most commonly affected by cryptosporidiosis. It is often seen in recently imported or captured snakes since these are usually highly stressed. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
| − | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Histopathology can establish a positive diagnosis from endoscopic biopsy or surgical biopsy. Negative histology does not rule out cryptosporidiosis because of the non-uniform distribution of cryptosporidia. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect''' Histopathology can establish a positive diagnosis from endoscopic biopsy or surgical biopsy. Negative histology does not rule out cryptosporidiosis because of the non-uniform distribution of cryptosporidia. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
| − | feedback4="'''Correct!''' ''Cryptosporidium'' spp. are protozoa of the phylum Apicomplexa and commonly cause gastrointestinal disease in animals. ''Cryptosporidium serpentis'' infection in snakes causes gastric hypertrophy and consequent clinical signs. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|Wikivet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback4="'''Correct!''' ''Cryptosporidium'' spp. are protozoa of the phylum Apicomplexa and commonly cause gastrointestinal disease in animals. ''Cryptosporidium serpentis'' infection in snakes causes gastric hypertrophy and consequent clinical signs. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|Wikivet Article: Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
| − | feedback5="'''Incorrect!''' Limiting stressors and maintaining good hygiene will decrease the spread of cryptosporidiosis. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect!''' Limiting stressors and maintaining good hygiene will decrease the spread of cryptosporidiosis. [[Snake Cryptosporidiosis|WikiVet Article:Snake Cryptosporidiosis]]." |
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Which of the following are not appropriate for use in the therapy of snake skin mites? |
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What is the mode of transmission of cryptosporidiosis in snakes? |