exterior surface sampling

Question 1

name the exterior surface sampling methods

Answer 1

• scraping
• acetate tape test
• swab technique
• manual

Question 2

advantages of skin scraping

Answer 2

• excellent cell harves

Question 3

disadvantages of skin scraping

Answer 3

• contamination
• increased cell damage
• used on outside surfaces only

Question 4

when is an acetate tape test used?

Answer 4

• to evaluate surface bacteria, yeast, or parasitic infections

Question 5

when should rayon swabs be used?

Answer 5

for collecting samples that will be cultured

Question 6

advantages of swab technique

Answer 6

• quick and easy
• inexpensive
• minimal restraint
• minimal discomfort
• usually good cell harvest

Question 7

disadvantages of swab technique

Answer 7

• contamination

Question 8

normal ear cytology findings

Answer 8

• minimal cellular debris
• a small amount of wax
• a small amount of cocci or yeast

Question 9

what is an ear infection a result of?

Answer 9

• moisture
• inflammation of the external ear canal
• secondary bacterial or yeast infection
• dogs with pendulous ears are predisposed to ear infections

Question 10

what might an ear infection progress into?

Answer 10

otitis media or interna

Question 11

what is actinomycosis?

Answer 11

• chronic bacterial infection
• commonly affects the face and neck

Question 12

what is blastomycosis?

Answer 12

• systemic yeast-like fungal infection caused by Blastomyces dermatitidis
• commonly found in decaying wood and soil
• can exist in fungal or yeast form depending on the environment