PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

PARASITIC DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a skin disease caused by several species of tiny mites, common external parasites found in companion canines.
A
Ringworms
B
Hookworms
C
Mange
D
Heartworms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Infections caused by mites, mainly scabies, continue to be diseases with a worldwide distribution, affecting mammals and humans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mange is a skin disease that affects mammals caused by microscopic mites that burrow into skin. There are different species of mites that can cause the disease. Sarcoptic mange can affect wild and domestic mammals and is often reported in wild canids such as red foxes, coyotes, gray wolves, and red wolves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fleas and ticks are the most common external parasites found on your pets and can transmit diseases to you and your family like: Lyme disease. Tapeworms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scabies is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. Scabies is an itchy skin rash caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. Intense itching occurs in the area where the mite burrows.

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