Linognathus Setosus

Question 1

common name

Answer 1

dog sucking louse

Question 2

suborder

Answer 2

anoplura

Question 3

order

Answer 3

phthiraptera

Question 4

host

Answer 4

dogs

Question 5

identfication

Answer 5

3-5mm
slow moving
head narrower than thorax
sucking mouthparts

Question 6

life cycle

Answer 6

female attach eggs to hair
egg hatches as nymphs
adults after 3 molts

Question 7

is host required to complete life cycle?

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

site of infection

Answer 8

skin

Question 9

pathogenesis

Answer 9

heavy infections cause sever anemia

Question 10

clinical signs

Answer 10

loss of body condition

damage to skin

Question 11

diagnosis

Answer 11

louse identification

Question 12

transmission

Answer 12

direct contact with brushes, combs, blankets

Question 13

treatment

Answer 13

insecticides, spray or dip