PATHOLOGY MCQ
PARASITIC DISEASES
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Question
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Which of the following parasites adults lay eggs on skin of an animal, then hatch, feed on the skin and reach adult stage in about 12 days?
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lice
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ticks
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flies
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mites
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tapeworms (Cestodes) Tapeworm eggs are for the most part ingested through food, water, or soil contaminated with human or animal host excrement. After ingestion, they develop into larvae, which can move out of the intestines and form cysts in different tissues, for example, lungs and liver.
Detailed explanation-2: -At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause serious skin problems or even carry disease.
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